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B155 TKV

1985 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,546 mi
Last recorded93,546 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB155 TKV
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,546 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 93,373 miles

offside headlight faded

Pass 28 May 2016 92,667 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced chrome faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 91,672 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 91,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,213 miles

O/S/F tyre has cracks in tread.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,204 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine has a misfire.

O/S/F tyre has cracks in tread.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 89,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipe coated in grease

n/s/r brake pipe across axle coated in grease

o/s/r brake pipe across axle coated in grease

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,149 miles

front to rear brake pipe coated in grease

n/s/r brake pipe across axle coated in grease

o/s/r brake pipe across axle coated in grease

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 7 May 2010 88,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 88,071 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 88,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 87,673 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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B155 TKV is a 1985 Opel Manta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 B155 TKV, 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.

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B155 TKV is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 26 June 1985.

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