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B398 MPM

1985 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,372 mi
Last recorded84,372 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB398 MPM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,372 miles

Brake and Fuel pipes are greased

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 84,371 miles

Nearside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake and fuel pipes greased

brake sevo rusting

centre exhaust clamp loose

driver window does not function

engine oil leak

exhaust manifold slight exhaust leak

moisture smoke on emission test

slight blow on exhaust

suspension and subframe rubbers starting to perish

unable to check rear wheel bearings and tyre due to wheel bind

Fail 4 Dec 2012 84,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake and fuel pipes greased

brake sevo rusting

centre exhaust clamp loose

driver window does not function

engine oil leak

exhaust manifold slight exhaust leak

moisture smoke on emission test

slight blow on exhaust

suspension and subframe rubbers starting to perish

unable to check rear wheel bearings and tyre due to wheel bind

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,339 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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B398 MPM is a 1985 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B398 MPM, 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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B398 MPM is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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