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E707 DUR

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,483 mi
Last recorded83,483 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE707 DUR
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 83,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,065 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 82,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,765 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,382 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 81,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,648 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,398 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2016 76,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2015
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 66,792 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 65,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight wear in steering rack at both sides

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2006 60,499 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 60,492 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 58,475 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E707 DUR is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E707 DUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E707 DUR registered?

E707 DUR is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E707 DUR safe to buy?

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