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E703 AHR

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,897 mi
Last recorded18,897 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE703 AHR
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 18,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 18,886 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 18,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 18,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gear box end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 18,809 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 18,772 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corrosion protected preventing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 18,623 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 17,458 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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E703 AHR is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E703 AHR, 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 E703 AHR registered?

E703 AHR is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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