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E880 PEL

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,219 mi
Last recorded30,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 PEL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 30,219 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,759 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,628 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,363 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 29,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 28,704 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 28,694 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 27,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 24,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 23,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,605 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 21,605 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Nov 2007 21,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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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E880 PEL is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E880 PEL, 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 E880 PEL registered?

E880 PEL is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is E880 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E880 PEL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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