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B255 JPH

1984 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,768 mi
Last recorded33,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB255 JPH
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 33,768 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 33,705 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 33,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,051 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 32,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 31,613 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 31,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,278 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 31,262 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,754 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 30,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,712 miles

slight discrepency in rear brakes.

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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B255 JPH is a 1984 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 B255 JPH, 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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What year was B255 JPH registered?

B255 JPH is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B255 JPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B255 JPH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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