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B448 OGX

1985 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,266 mi
Last recorded93,266 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB448 OGX
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm flexing

corrosion starting to show underneath

fuel lines corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm flexing

corrosion starting to show underneath

fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 92,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,625 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,358 miles

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,139 miles

brake pipes on axle slight corrosion

n/s/f floor pan/jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 90,919 miles

Both rear brake backing plate damp with oil

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F floor corroding

O/S/R wheel arch corroding

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,761 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 89,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,472 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,051 miles

Fuel filter and fuel hose have been mounted quite low and close to rear axle. Recommend that these are mounted slightly higher to provide more clearance.

Some corrosion of off side front chassis rail, close to sub frame mounting. This is likely to become serious before the time of the next mot.

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 OGX is a 1985 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B448 OGX, 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 B448 OGX registered?

B448 OGX is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 2 July 1985.

Is B448 OGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B448 OGX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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