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B655 GRD

1985 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB655 GRD
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,364 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,307 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,858 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,696 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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B655 GRD is a 1985 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B655 GRD, 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 B655 GRD registered?

B655 GRD is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 19 January 1985.

Is B655 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B655 GRD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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