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KYC 71V

1979 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

275 mi
Last recorded275 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYC 71V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 275 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 96,100 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 94,002 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 94,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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KYC 71V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYC 71V, 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 KYC 71V registered?

KYC 71V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 13 August 1979.

Is KYC 71V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYC 71V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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