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B204 OPL

1985 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,262 mi
Last recorded9,262 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB204 OPL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 9,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 162,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 160,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 160,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,261 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,261 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

underside corrosion protected preventing inspection

Fail 23 May 2019 9,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black back ground (0.1 (d))

Steering system fouling both front brake hoses (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

wheels fitted with stretched Tyres

Pass 18 Aug 2017 9,261 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

two handbrake levers at the time of the test one hydraulic and one mechanical - tested the handbrake with mechanical lever

Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,526 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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B204 OPL is a 1985 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B204 OPL, 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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What year was B204 OPL registered?

B204 OPL is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 May 1985.

Is B204 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B204 OPL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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