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B123 VUM

1985 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 VUM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,044 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,300 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 73,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,784 miles

slight play in steering draglink arm

Pass 28 May 2013 133,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 132,496 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 132,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 131,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,991 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 128,495 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 128,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 127,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 126,419 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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B123 VUM is a 1985 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B123 VUM, 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 B123 VUM registered?

B123 VUM is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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