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B264 XUU

1985 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,244 mi
Last recorded46,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB264 XUU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 46,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 43,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,784 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 41,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,645 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,199 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 31,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 31,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B264 XUU is a 1985 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B264 XUU, 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 B264 XUU registered?

B264 XUU is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B264 XUU safe to buy?

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