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E966 BPP

1988 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE966 BPP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,232 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,232 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 81,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,897 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,897 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,543 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,888 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some pitting to headlamp reflectors

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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E966 BPP is a 1988 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E966 BPP, 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 E966 BPP registered?

E966 BPP is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E966 BPP safe to buy?

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