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E536 FGS

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,118 mi
Last recorded1,118 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE536 FGS
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 1,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 949 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 942 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,152 miles

front under vehicle fuel hose near gearbox insecure may foul/chaff er against box

vehicle under sealed

Fail 20 Apr 2021 100,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front under vehicle fuel hose near gearbox insecure may foul/chaff er against box

vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2020 99,680 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle under seal underneath

Fail 22 Nov 2019 99,680 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure rattling fouling against suspension components (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose insecure front under vehicle insecure/will foul against steering arm/ sub frame (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose insecure hose which is attached to fuel filter under vehicle insecure making fuel filter foul against anti roll bar link would recommend moving the fuel filter to different location (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle under seal underneath

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 98,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 97,332 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 97,330 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E536 FGS is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E536 FGS, 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 E536 FGS registered?

E536 FGS is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E536 FGS safe to buy?

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