MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear hand brake cable return spring insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner arch area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill area (6.1.B.2)
underside heavily undersealed
Body has slight corrosion Front panel (6.1.B.2)
Both rear tyres perished slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking
heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Opel Manta?
Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E242 LBF is a 1988 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1988 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Opel Manta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E242 LBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Opel Manta typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 38 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E242 LBF registered?
E242 LBF is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 April 1988.
Is E242 LBF safe to buy?
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