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B10 PEL

1985 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 PEL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,698 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 84,306 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,601 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 77,359 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 77,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 74,519 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 74,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B10 PEL is a 1985 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,827 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 B10 PEL, 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 41 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B10 PEL registered?

B10 PEL is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is B10 PEL safe to buy?

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