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E331 FNO

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,555 mi
Last recorded77,555 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 FNO
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,555 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 77,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,466 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 77,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

advise inspection of brake system

Pass 26 Jun 2015
Fail 25 Jun 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 74,084 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 74,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,449 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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E331 FNO is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E331 FNO, 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 E331 FNO registered?

E331 FNO is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is E331 FNO safe to buy?

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