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B478 BEW

1985 Opel Monza

Brown Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,168 mi
Last recorded105,168 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB478 BEW
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,129 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 103,113 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 101,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 100,386 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 100,375 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

corrsion to brake pipes

light play in both front wheels †

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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B478 BEW is a 1985 Opel Monza in Brown with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B478 BEW, 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 B478 BEW registered?

B478 BEW is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 17 January 1985.

Is B478 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B478 BEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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