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B598 CDM

1985 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,874 mi
Last recorded23,874 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB598 CDM
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,874 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 22,641 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 22,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,087 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,997 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 4,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,072 miles

exhuast has a rattle

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

some free play at and around steering and suspension area

Pass 26 Feb 2008 91,641 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 91,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 91,286 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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B598 CDM is a 1985 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B598 CDM, 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 B598 CDM registered?

B598 CDM is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B598 CDM safe to buy?

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