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Opel Manta

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 1,979 cc

E101 RFDMOT history

E101 RFD is a grey petrol Opel Manta first used on 8 Jan 1988. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
91,645 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E101 RFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Opel
Model
Manta
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,979 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
8 Jan 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E101 RFD was last recorded at 91,645 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,566 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,645 miles
  • 2024 – 91,566 miles
  • 2023 – 91,464 miles
  • 2022 – 91,375 miles
  • 2020 – 90,872 miles
  • 2017 – 90,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,645 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,645 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    508427584645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    386543169193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,566 miles (+102)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,566 miles
    Test number
    806137269356
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass91,464 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    121218789995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail91,455 miles (+80)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    707083175709
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass91,375 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,375 miles
    Test number
    288443267536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,872 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    397107665095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail90,868 miles (+83)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,868 miles
    Test number
    689903685747
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light
  9. Pass90,785 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,785 miles
    Test number
    325422549228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,783 miles (+24)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    356941408590
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Fail90,759 miles22 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,759 miles
    Test number
    694694817585
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe fouling osf inner wheel arch

Questions about E101 RFD

Does E101 RFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E101 RFD expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E101 RFD?
The MOT on E101 RFD expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E101 RFD done?
E101 RFD was recorded at 91,645 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 109 miles a year.
Has E101 RFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E101 RFD has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on E101 RFD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on E101 RFD find?
E101 RFD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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