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E850 WRJ

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,583 mi
Last recorded83,583 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 WRJ
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,583 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f top of wing which mounts to inner wing under bonnet corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2008 83,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f top of wing which mounts to inner wing under bonnet corroded

o/s/f floor corroded

o/s/r floor corroded on rear quarter panel

Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f and n/s/f top of wing edges corroded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,351 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,342 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

no key for fuel cap

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded next to rear subframe mountings

one fuel pump mounting broken

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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E850 WRJ is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E850 WRJ, 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 E850 WRJ registered?

E850 WRJ is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 19 January 1988.

Is E850 WRJ safe to buy?

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