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B500 AFL

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 AFL
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 128,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside handbrake performance considerably lower than nearside

rear coil springs of different values i,e different number of coils in each

Fail 22 Aug 2009 128,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside handbrake performance considerably lower than nearside

rear coil springs of different values i,e different number of coils in each

Pass 2 Aug 2008 111,446 miles

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

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

blue lights on washer jets covered by tape

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brake disc corroded on inside edge

rear brakes 25% out of balance

sill caps fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 28 Aug 2007 171,270 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 171,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r radius arm rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2006 166,265 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 16,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure.clamp not properly located

engine oil cooler heavily corroded &has slight leak.

fuel pump mntg brkt has 1 mntg missing. secured with cable tie!

hose from fuel pump to filter perishing.not leaking at this time.

n/s/f slow to fully retract

n/s/r coil spring suspect incorrect for vehicle. appears new. has more coils than original on o/s.secure at this time.

rear brake discs pitting at outer faces.

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

slight wear/free play noted to o/s drag link end

slight wear/free play noted to o/s inner track rod end

vehicle has plastic outer sill covers

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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B500 AFL is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B500 AFL, 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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B500 AFL is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 11 January 1985.

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