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B223 GJB

1985 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,516 mi
Last recorded102,516 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB223 GJB
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 102,516 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 102,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013
Pass 27 Nov 2010 100,618 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded slightly

o/s/r brake disc pitted badly

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,607 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded slightly

o/s/r brake disc pitted badly

Pass 27 Jun 2009 100,576 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,493 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 100,205 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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B223 GJB is a 1985 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B223 GJB, 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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B223 GJB is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 3 January 1985.

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