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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Manta. Check any Manta by registration number below.

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89.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.6%

vs Opel Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Manta — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Manta has an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, which is 2.6 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Manta is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Manta, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Manta performs at MOT across different model years.

1988

Based on 135 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

4.1%

1987

Based on 152 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

1986

Based on 100 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

6.0%

1985

Based on 117 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

10.7%

1984

Based on 86 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

5.5%

0

Based on 254 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear

4.4%

Offside

3.7%

Front

3.0%

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Manta

Opel Manta — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Manta MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Manta?
The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Manta is 89.3% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Manta?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Opel Manta reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.3%, the Opel Manta is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Manta?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Opel Manta?
Typical mileage for the Opel Manta: 48,942 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Manta to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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