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E947 MOU

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 MOU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 74,109 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 74,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY NON PRESCRIBED AREAS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORTING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Oct 2011 73,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 72,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassie rails corroded slightly

nearside front chassie rail corroded slightly

Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear chassie rails corroded slightly

nearside front chassie rail corroded slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,184 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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E947 MOU is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E947 MOU, 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 E947 MOU registered?

E947 MOU is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E947 MOU safe to buy?

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