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B322 RFH

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB322 RFH
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 100,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal fuel pipes are slightly corroded (under vehicle)

rubber fuel pipe out of the fuel pumps are perishing

Fail 28 May 2022 100,527 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front seat back slightly lose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded (under vehicle)

rubber fuel pipe on fuel pumps is perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2021 99,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

condensation on offside front headlight

Pass 29 Jun 2019 91,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 96,037 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 96,031 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,259 miles

nearside and offside front hydraulic brake hose mcphearson strut retaining clips are missing.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 95,257 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling rear anti roll bar (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front hydraulic brake hose mcphearson strut retaining clips are missing.

windscreen dirty.

Pass 16 May 2015 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four road wheel tyres have perished.

fuel cap seal has some perishing, replacement is advised.

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades have split.

speedometer flashes when nearside indicator is selected.

Fail 16 May 2015 93,565 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four road wheel tyres have perished.

fuel cap seal has some perishing, replacement is advised.

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades have split.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,404 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 93,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 92,195 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 92,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

cant check outer sills becauce off outer sill trims

corrosion and distortion to brake discs

corrosion to top suspension front strut mounts

deterioration to exhaust system and two mountings missing

n/s headlihgt goes out when the main beam is selected

o/s track control link ball joint worn

petrol pump mount broken

rear brake pads on the limit

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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B322 RFH is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B322 RFH, 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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B322 RFH is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 3 June 1985.

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