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KWU 544N

1974 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

12,183 mi
Last recorded12,183 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1974 Opel Manta34,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWU 544N
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2008 12,183 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 10,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KWU 544N is a 1974 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1974 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,462 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 KWU 544N, 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 52 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KWU 544N registered?

KWU 544N is a 1974 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1974.

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The MOT history for KWU 544N shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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