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B854 WKK

1985 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

87,089 mi
Last recorded87,089 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB854 WKK
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis rail corroded

offside front inner wing coroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis rail corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 86,909 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 86,846 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 86,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 86,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,748 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 86,318 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside lower corner of windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

windscreen cracked nearside lower corner

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2015 84,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,435 miles

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

battery loose

nearside door mirror missing

windscreen cracked at base

Pass 5 Jul 2013 81,508 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front chassis rails corroded

centre exhaust cracked and leaking

windscreen cracked at base

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 79,696 miles

Boot floor starting to corrode near fuel tank mount.

Fuel pipe on to tank stained, possible weeping.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside rear sill corroded.

Rear registration plate in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,771 miles

patch welded in vital areas ie front chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,765 miles

both sides front chassis is corroded close to suspension mounts

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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B854 WKK is a 1985 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B854 WKK, 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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B854 WKK is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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The MOT history for B854 WKK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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