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A489 ANT

1983 Opel Monza

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

64,374 mi
Last recorded64,374 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Opel Monza41,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA489 ANT
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,374 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,374 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 64,352 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wing mounting flanges rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various areas of underside rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 63,010 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 63,010 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

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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A489 ANT is a 1983 Opel Monza in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 A489 ANT, 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 A489 ANT registered?

A489 ANT is a 1983 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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