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B320 PBC

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 PBC
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 129,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,672 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 129,672 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,672 miles

Both upper rear suspension spring mounting areas show signs of corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,634 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 129,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Tie rod nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,502 miles

slight play in nearside front lower wishbone bush

Pass 1 May 2018 129,501 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 129,486 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 129,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear chassis mounting broken off rear chassis by corrosion. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 129,382 miles

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

modified rear exhaust mounting

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 129,239 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 184,425 miles

o/s/f bulkhead & inner wing very corroded & holed with corrosion in places

Fail 29 May 2012 184,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f bulkhead & inner wing very corroded & holed with corrosion in places

Pass 9 Jun 2011 182,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 182,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded in places.

Pass 25 May 2010 179,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank poor condition .

Pass 1 Jun 2009 173,831 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear outer sills corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 169,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 164,975 miles

slight play in n/s lower ball joint & ball joint gator perished.

Pass 16 Jan 2006 160,547 miles

both number plates are in poor condition.

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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B320 PBC is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B320 PBC, 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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B320 PBC is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 10 July 1985.

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