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B534 CAF

1985 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,056 mi
Last recorded62,056 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB534 CAF
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,056 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,061 miles

front brakes only just met the front bake imbalance requirements

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2010 61,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

offside outer sill corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,932 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 56,286 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 56,247 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

gearbox, rear rubber mounting starting to split

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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B534 CAF is a 1985 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B534 CAF, 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 B534 CAF registered?

B534 CAF is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B534 CAF safe to buy?

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