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JHK 302V

1979 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,118 mi
Last recorded78,118 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHK 302V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 78,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r inner & nouter sill corroding

wheel arches corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2007 78,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r inner & nouter sill corroding

wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2006 77,309 miles

boot floor corroding.

both front wings corroding.

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode.

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

offside front floor area corroding.

slight smoke on start up.

Fail 24 Jun 2006 77,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroding

both front wings corroding.

both rear chassis legs corroding.

front number plate cracked.

nearside front bumper loose.

nearside rear wheel arch corroding.

offside front floor area corroding.

slight smoke on start up.

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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JHK 302V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JHK 302V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JHK 302V registered?

JHK 302V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 3 August 1979.

Is JHK 302V safe to buy?

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