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149 DBT

1983 Opel Monza

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,879 mi
Last recorded1,879 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1983 Opel Monza41,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration149 DBT
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 1,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 1,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 903 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,873 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general underside (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 99,700 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 99,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 99,218 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Opel Monza?

Based on 2,604 MOT tests across 334 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
334
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 139
brake binding 105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
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149 DBT is a 1983 Opel Monza in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Monza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 149 DBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Monza typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 149 DBT registered?

149 DBT is a 1983 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is 149 DBT safe to buy?

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