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A900 JLJ

1983 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,628 mi
Last recorded78,628 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1983 Opel Monza41,714 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA900 JLJ
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

steering has slight play on inner ball joints

Fail 27 Feb 2014 78,609 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

steering has slight play on inner ball joints

Pass 16 May 2012 76,600 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 76,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 70,787 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 70,751 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,200 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 61,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A900 JLJ is a 1983 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A900 JLJ, 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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A900 JLJ is a 1983 Opel Monza, first registered on 6 December 1983.

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