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B685 SEH

1985 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,035 mi
Last recorded20,035 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB685 SEH
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 20,035 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 19,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 19,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 19,751 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 19,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 19,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 19,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 19,387 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,367 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,244 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,074 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 18,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 18,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 18,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,637 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,264 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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B685 SEH is a 1985 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B685 SEH, 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 B685 SEH registered?

B685 SEH is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B685 SEH safe to buy?

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