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E970 TWU

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,035 mi
Last recorded71,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 TWU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,035 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 71,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 70,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 70,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,285 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,594 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,594 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,214 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,054 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 69,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,854 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 68,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,942 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 67,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 66,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,354 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,625 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 63,625 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 60,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,661 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 44,916 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 44,916 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 42,407 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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E970 TWU is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 E970 TWU, 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

How do I check the history of E970 TWU?

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What year was E970 TWU registered?

E970 TWU is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E970 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E970 TWU shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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