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B897 OUT

1985 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

88,702 mi
Last recorded88,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB897 OUT
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2007 88,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2006 88,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate discoloured

small fluid leak nearside rear brake plate

Fail 9 Aug 2006 88,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate discoloured

small fluid leak nearside rear brake plate

Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front no plate damaged

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

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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B897 OUT is a 1985 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 B897 OUT, 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 B897 OUT registered?

B897 OUT is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B897 OUT safe to buy?

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