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B408 SMS

1985 Opel Manta

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,130 mi
Last recorded78,130 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB408 SMS
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,130 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2006 78,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B408 SMS is a 1985 Opel Manta in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B408 SMS, 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 B408 SMS registered?

B408 SMS is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 25 June 1985.

Is B408 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B408 SMS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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