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E261 NMT

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,171 mi
Last recorded34,171 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE261 NMT
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 34,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 33,544 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,340 miles

Centre Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,071 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 29,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 26,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 25,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,324 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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E261 NMT is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E261 NMT, 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 E261 NMT registered?

E261 NMT is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E261 NMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E261 NMT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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