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B48 KRY

1984 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB48 KRY
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to being coverd in underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,292 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

rear seats have been removed

Fail 3 Sep 2021 99,292 miles

Front suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded but can still function as intended

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear seats have been removed

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,441 miles

advise n/s/r valance corroded and holed but not within 30cms of a body mounting

advise o/s/f valance corroded and holed not within 30cms of body mounts

advise o/s/r inner valance holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a body mounting

advise oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Sep 2017 97,435 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking hose leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise n/s/r valance corroded and holed but not within 30cms of a body mounting

advise o/s/f valance corroded and holed not within 30cms of body mounts

advise o/s/r inner valance holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a body mounting

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 11 May 2015 96,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear wing lower panels corroding

front coils fitted with clamps

fuel tank damaged

near side rear brake slightly binding

off side front chassis damaged

off side front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear wing lower panels corroding

front coils fitted with clamps

fuel tank damaged

near side rear brake slightly binding

off side front chassis damaged

off side front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2009 98,568 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 98,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B48 KRY is a 1984 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 B48 KRY, 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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B48 KRY is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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