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A420 EAJ

1983 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,519 mi
Last recorded36,519 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Opel Monza41,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA420 EAJ
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 36,519 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Outer sill

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 86,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 35,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 34,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 34,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2012 33,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exsaust held up with tie wraps

Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,320 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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A420 EAJ is a 1983 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A420 EAJ, 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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A420 EAJ is a 1983 Opel Monza, first registered on 2 August 1983.

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