1984 Opel Manta 1.8L Petrol · B494 BBD
1984 Opel Manta (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1984. Recorded mileage 34,464 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- OPEL MANTA
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B494 BBD Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
- 34,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B494 BBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Opel Manta (B494 BBD) between July 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
B494 BBD Mileage History
- 04/07/200623,095 mi
- 06/07/200723,857 mi+762 mi
- 08/07/200824,498 mi+641 mi
- 17/07/200925,600 mi+1,102 mi
- 16/07/201026,625 mi+1,025 mi
- 06/08/201026,626 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/201227,816 mi+1,190 mi
- 01/07/201430,631 mi+2,815 mi
- 03/07/201430,633 mi+2 mi
- 06/07/201531,588 mi+955 mi
- 12/07/201633,319 mi+1,731 mi
- 11/11/202133,367 mi+48 mi
- 11/11/202133,370 mi+3 mi
- 19/04/202334,081 mi+711 mi
- 16/04/202434,464 mi+383 mi
Average of roughly 639 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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