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B20 MTA

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,421 mi
Last recorded81,421 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MTA
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,293 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 81,262 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,435 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,989 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,018 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,181 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,136 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2009 76,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 75,182 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 74,156 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 74,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 72,008 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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B20 MTA is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 B20 MTA, 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 42 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B20 MTA is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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