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B494 BBD

1984 Opel Manta

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,464 mi
Last recorded34,464 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB494 BBD
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,464 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 34,081 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,370 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2021 33,367 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2016 33,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,633 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 30,631 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 26,626 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 26,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,857 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,095 miles

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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B494 BBD is a 1984 Opel Manta in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B494 BBD, 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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What year was B494 BBD registered?

B494 BBD is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 August 1984.

Is B494 BBD safe to buy?

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