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YDA 174T

1979 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,646 mi
Last recorded80,646 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDA 174T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 80,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 79,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,007 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,945 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2016 77,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to t piece (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 77,295 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 77,073 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,434 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,997 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,926 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 67,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,911 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 64,605 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 64,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YDA 174T is a 1979 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YDA 174T, 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 YDA 174T registered?

YDA 174T is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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