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B980 XTM

1985 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,370 mi
Last recorded67,370 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB980 XTM
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2008 67,370 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 67,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

os/front/jacking/point/corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,282 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in both inner rack arms.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 66,852 miles

Foot brake travel reqs attension

Play in both front wheel bearings

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 XTM is a 1985 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B980 XTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B980 XTM registered?

B980 XTM is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B980 XTM safe to buy?

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