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B448 DOJ

1985 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,447 mi
Last recorded22,447 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 DOJ
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 22,447 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Front anti roll bar aftermarket/performance components fitted at time of test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lamps slight dim (both)

Rear Number plate lamps dim

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test ( rally prepped vehicle)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 22,447 miles

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake lamps slight dim (both)

Rear Number plate lamps dim

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear seats removed at time of test ( rally prepped vehicle)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 22,447 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear insecure at axle (flex hose coupling) (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' window strip at top of screen (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven offside reading low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn inner faces. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated the two upper four point harness straps are attatched to one fixing point (5.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn inner faces. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 22,447 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 22,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 22,792 miles

all rear seats and belts removed at time of test

different size wheels and tyres fitted 2 front and rear axles

Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

evidence of accident damage front end,front apron, rad support pannel etc.

susspected body filler n/s sill pannel at front, does not seem weak

unable to asses underbody fully due to heavy underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2007 21,157 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

evidence of accident damage front end, front apron, rad supprt pannel etc.

suspected body filler n/s sill pannel at front, does not seem weak

unable to asses underbody fully due to very heavy underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2006 11,653 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 11,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B448 DOJ is a 1985 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B448 DOJ, 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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B448 DOJ is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 15 February 1985.

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