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B953 MRK

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,085 mi
Last recorded54,085 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB953 MRK
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,085 miles

os & ns front chassis rails heavily corroded.& repaired.outer sills repaired.os & ns floors repaired.os & ns front chassis too crossmember repaired.os & ns front road springs corroded.outer sills coverd.

under body corrision.rear axle metal brake pipes starting too corrode.front brake pipes around engine bay corroded.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,080 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

osf & nsf chassis rails heavily corroded & repaired.outer sills repaired.os & ns floors repaired.os & ns front chassis to front cross member repaired.front road springs corroded.outer sills coverd.

under body corrosion.rear axle brake pipes starting too corrode & front pipes around engine bay.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underside of vehicle / nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded / offside front floor corroded / inner and outer sills corroded / sill covers fitted

nearside front tyre tread wearing low and perishing / offside front tyre perishing / both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,472 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering repairs to both outer sills also both front chassie rails fuel smell

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,181 miles

repairs to os & ns front chassis rails.repairs to floor panels.outer sills coverd.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,882 miles

fuel lines perishing outer sills coverd.repairs to os & ns chassis rails & floor areas.nsf chassis rail under arch corroded.

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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B953 MRK is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 B953 MRK, 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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What year was B953 MRK registered?

B953 MRK is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 14 November 1984.

Is B953 MRK safe to buy?

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