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B905 PLT

1985 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

3,394 mi
Last recorded3,394 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB905 PLT
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,394 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 3,394 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 3,289 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 3,289 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 3,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 2,228 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 2,212 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 845 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 99,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 99,618 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing o/s/r outrigger

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2008 98,339 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 95,300 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 95,297 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise front and rear bumpers insecure

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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B905 PLT is a 1985 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B905 PLT, 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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B905 PLT is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 29 July 1985.

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