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E242 LBF

1988 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,572 mi
Last recorded52,572 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 LBF
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,572 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,572 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,361 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,339 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 52,339 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,313 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,762 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 51,762 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 51,428 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2015 50,493 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,298 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,979 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 45,442 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,100 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Manta?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 215
position lamp(s) not working 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 192
fog lamp not working 174
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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.

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