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E747 BLG

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,845 mi
Last recorded17,845 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE747 BLG
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 17,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 117,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 116,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 115,952 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,494 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 5,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Oil leak

vehicle under body corroded and heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 4,130 miles

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

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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E747 BLG is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E747 BLG, 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 E747 BLG registered?

E747 BLG is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 7 April 1988.

Is E747 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E747 BLG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E747 BLG have outstanding finance?

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