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FKN 913V

1979 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,213 mi
Last recorded37,213 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKN 913V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 37,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,063 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 37,063 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust system insecure all rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated front and rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated sill front and rear (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated spare wheel area (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose insecure grommet missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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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FKN 913V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 65,536 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 FKN 913V, 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 47 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKN 913V registered?

FKN 913V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 14 August 1979.

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The MOT history for FKN 913V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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