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A686 GMV

1984 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,755 mi
Last recorded120,755 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Opel Monza84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 GMV
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 120,755 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Nearside Slight play in intermediate drop arm

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 120,755 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive autobox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering drop arm has slight play in bush

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,755 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight play innear side steering idler.

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,492 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 120,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 120,492 miles

Engine leaking oil

Gearbox oil leaking

Gearbox output shaft bearing has slight play

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 120,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine leaking oil

Gearbox oil leaking

Gearbox output shaft bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 120,492 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,492 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center section and rear of exhaust rusty.

Fail 21 Mar 2013 120,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center section and rear of exhaust rusty.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,492 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 119,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 116,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 114,540 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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A686 GMV is a 1984 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1984 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 84,354 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 A686 GMV, 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 42 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A686 GMV is a 1984 Opel Monza, first registered on 12 April 1984.

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