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B951 RVG

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,400 mi
Last recorded12,400 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB951 RVG
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 12,400 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 10,748 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 8,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2019 8,624 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under side corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 8,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 8,463 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,144 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 8,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 7,805 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,008 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 6,007 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 26 Jan 2010 1,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 93,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,451 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 88,447 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear tyre side wall cracks

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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B951 RVG is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1984 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 B951 RVG, 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 42 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B951 RVG is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 17 October 1984.

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The MOT history for B951 RVG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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