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YYH 409T

1979 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,526 mi
Last recorded51,526 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYH 409T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 51,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 51,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight under body corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2018 51,043 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2017 50,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2016 50,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 50,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 50,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,892 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2013 49,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 49,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 48,843 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 48,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,936 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,744 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 43,830 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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YYH 409T is a 1979 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYH 409T, 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 YYH 409T registered?

YYH 409T is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 April 1979.

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