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KAT 449V

1979 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,057 mi
Last recorded68,057 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAT 449V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,048 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 66,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Wiring in engine bay slightly deteriorated/insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,234 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 65,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 65,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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KAT 449V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAT 449V, 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 KAT 449V registered?

KAT 449V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is KAT 449V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAT 449V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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