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A12 GSE

1985 Opel Monza

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,972 mi
Last recorded80,972 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 GSE
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2011 80,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle rusting not considered dangerous

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,972 miles

underside of vehicle rusting not considered dangerous

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,877 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 80,877 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 80,720 miles

slight binding on service brake

vehicle generally rusting underneath

Pass 8 Aug 2008 80,484 miles

rear undersills starting to rust

Fail 2 Aug 2008 80,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear undersills starting to rust

Pass 7 Jul 2007 79,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 75,895 miles

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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A12 GSE is a 1985 Opel Monza in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,146 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 Monza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 139 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 GSE, 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 41 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 GSE registered?

A12 GSE is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is A12 GSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 GSE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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