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E862 BAO

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,776 mi
Last recorded17,776 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE862 BAO
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,776 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 14,341 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,648 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 9,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jul 2012 8,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2010 7,746 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 5,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 5,337 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 2,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 2,060 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 95,533 miles

Advise slight corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2006 91,517 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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E862 BAO is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E862 BAO, 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 E862 BAO registered?

E862 BAO is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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