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KRP 276V

1979 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRP 276V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,846 miles

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

offside rear brake slight binding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake pipes wax oil'd

all tyres cracking/deteriorated but meet requirements

floorpan/chassis heavily undersealed

rear wheels slight roughness when rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 88,716 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes wax oil'd

offside rear brake slight binding

rear wheels slight roughness when rotated

tyres slight cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,590 miles

brakes slight binding

headlamps condensated

rear wheels slight roughness when rotated

tyres slight cracking,deteriorated

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,457 miles

headlights slightly condensated/deteriorated but meet requirements

nearside rear wheel slight roughness when rotated

offside rear wheel/brake slight binding

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,312 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 88,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking & perishing

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 87,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 87,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,674 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 85,294 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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KRP 276V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KRP 276V, 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 KRP 276V registered?

KRP 276V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is KRP 276V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRP 276V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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