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B980 XFR

1985 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,648 mi
Last recorded17,648 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 XFR
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 17,648 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 17,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 17,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 17,308 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 17,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened all bolts below vehicle are too long (5.3.3 (c) (i))

plastic fuel pipes through chassis not protected

rear and both front flexible brake hoses are insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,832 miles

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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B980 XFR is a 1985 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 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 B980 XFR, 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 B980 XFR registered?

B980 XFR is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 20 February 1985.

Is B980 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B980 XFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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