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B480 EHK

1985 Opel Monza

Green Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,616 mi
Last recorded138,616 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB480 EHK
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 138,616 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,987 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,883 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 130,713 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 130,569 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 128,989 miles

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

front cross member bolts loose o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2015 126,991 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 126,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 126,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 126,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 123,483 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 123,483 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 120,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake fluid level low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 118,960 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 10 Jun 2010 117,916 miles

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tailgate struts too weak to support the tailgate

unable to clearly view all of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view all of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Fail 10 Jun 2010 117,916 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tailgate struts too weak to support the tailgate

unable to clearly view all of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

unable to clearly view all of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

Pass 11 Jun 2009 116,351 miles

engine cooling fan appears to be running for a large percentage of the time

main beam 'on' warning lamp innoperative

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tailgate struts becoming weak

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 16 Jun 2008 114,913 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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B480 EHK is a 1985 Opel Monza in Green with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B480 EHK, 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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B480 EHK is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 13 June 1985.

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