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B220 OJT

1984 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,308 mi
Last recorded25,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 OJT
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper loose

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

idleing poorly

under car rusty

Fail 31 Dec 2024 25,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg x4 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper loose

exhaust rusty

idleing poorly

under car rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,032 miles

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 24,032 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Crack in windscreen

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2019 14,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

spare tyre bulged

steering lock loose

Fail 2 May 2019 14,490 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

spare tyre bulged

steering lock loose

Pass 9 May 2018 6,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 3 May 2018 6,450 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 18 May 2017 99,219 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

both front seats tilt mechanism worn.

Fail 15 May 2017 99,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

both front seats tilt mechanism worn.

Pass 21 May 2016 90,871 miles

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2016 90,871 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort service brake due to leak (3.7.B.5a)

fuel tank has slight corrosion

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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B220 OJT is a 1984 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B220 OJT, 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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B220 OJT is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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