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E327 XSW

1988 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,507 mi
Last recorded99,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE327 XSW
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered in a black substance

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,097 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,097 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned offside front (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,194 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,383 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel pipes at rear deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,800 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened offside (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear foot brake low reading

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,637 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,145 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,145 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,487 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 52,508 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 52,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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E327 XSW is a 1988 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E327 XSW, 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 E327 XSW registered?

E327 XSW is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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