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B49 DUX

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,405 mi
Last recorded22,405 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB49 DUX
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 22,405 miles

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

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

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

vehichle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Mar 2021 22,385 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear near side rear lower quarter slight corroded [crunchie]

Offside Rear off side rear quarter lower area slight corroded [corroded]

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

vehicle under side covered in underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2020 22,319 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,898 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 21,888 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Dec 2017 21,382 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 21,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 20,238 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 20,222 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next too jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above suspension unit (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,752 miles

slight oil leak on engine

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,723 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underbody undersealed

Fail 8 Sep 2014 10,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Underbody undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2013 5,420 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,974 miles

Front no plate damaged.

N/s/front chassis corroded.

Off side rear spring pan corroded on edges.

Slight inbalance front brakes.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 4,963 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/s/front chassis corroded.

Off side rear spring pan corroded on edges.

Front no plate damaged.

Slight inbalance front brakes.

Pass 2 May 2007 4,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 4,730 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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B49 DUX is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B49 DUX, 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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B49 DUX is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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