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JLN 561V

1979 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,132 mi
Last recorded76,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLN 561V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,132 miles

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

nearsid door corroded

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,132 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

nearsid door corroded

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

oil leak

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front and rear floors corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,801 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear chassis rails corroded

front and rear floors corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 8 Jun 2007 63,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front brake flexi ferrules rusty

nearside front wing (lower edge) corroded

slight end float offside steering rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside and offside inner rear sills rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside inner front wing has excessive corrosion not within a prescribed area

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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JLN 561V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JLN 561V, 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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JLN 561V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 October 1979.

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