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B890 JAU

1985 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,547 mi
Last recorded74,547 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB890 JAU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,522 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,448 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,324 miles

front chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,362 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 65,339 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 82,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,284 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 61,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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B890 JAU is a 1985 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B890 JAU, 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 B890 JAU registered?

B890 JAU is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 January 1985.

Is B890 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B890 JAU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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