The road tax status for B494 BBD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for B494 BBD?

The MOT for B494 BBD is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of B494 BBD?

The recorded mileage for B494 BBD is 34,464 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B494 BBD ULEZ compliant?

No, B494 BBD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1984 Opel Manta 1.8L Petrol · B494 BBD

B494 BBD

1984 Opel Manta (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/08/1984. Recorded mileage 34,464 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: OPEL MANTA
Year / Origin: 1984 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 17/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 34,464 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 17/04/2025

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Mileage: 34,464 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1984
Engine: 1796cc

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B494 BBD Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2024
34,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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B494 BBD Mileage History

11/11/202133,367 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 452 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

B494 BBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 02:42

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Opel Manta (B494 BBD) between November 2021 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (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: “Front Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “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))”.

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