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YRX 195T

1979 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRX 195T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 60,033 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 60,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 59,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front suspension mountin starting to corrod

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front bottom shocker bushes have wear

offside front sub frame mountin starting to corrod

Fail 6 May 2014 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front bump stops not sercure

both front chassis legs starting to corrod

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

offside front inner wing starting to corrod

wiper scartches in screen

Pass 6 May 2014 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front bump stops not sercure

both front chassis legs starting to corrod

both rear inner sills starting to corrod

offside front inner wing starting to corrod

wiper scartches in screen

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,838 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 55,832 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,432 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,402 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 55,397 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front outer anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 17 Nov 2005 54,898 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 54,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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YRX 195T is a 1979 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YRX 195T, 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 YRX 195T registered?

YRX 195T is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 15 May 1979.

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