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B755 VFR

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,739 mi
Last recorded90,739 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB755 VFR
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 90,739 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,733 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 88,536 miles

All four tyres slightly perrished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 88,536 miles

All four tyres slightly perrished

Centre Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at flexy (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 87,369 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise rear tyres perished on sidewalls.

Fail 1 May 2014 87,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

advise rear tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,864 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 85,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 85,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,343 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 85,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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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B755 VFR is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 B755 VFR, 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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What year was B755 VFR registered?

B755 VFR is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 21 September 1984.

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