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B806 HNT

1985 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

7,406 mi
Last recorded7,406 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB806 HNT
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 7,406 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 6,750 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 6,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 4,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 4,258 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 3,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 3,334 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 3,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side outrigger corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 2,189 miles

non standard suspension fitted.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 2,189 miles

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

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

non standard suspension fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 20,154 miles

steering rack mounts slight movement.headlamps have beam corectors on.

Fail 21 May 2015 20,154 miles

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

steering rack mounts slight movement.headlamps have beam corectors on.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 1,449 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2014 1,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 785 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2009 115 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 115 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B806 HNT is a 1985 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B806 HNT, 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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B806 HNT is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 26 April 1985.

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