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B601 FGC

1984 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,729 mi
Last recorded92,729 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Opel Monza84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 FGC
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 92,726 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 89,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp has slight condensation

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front oil cooler pipes corroded and rubber perishing recommend replace

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded and thin in places

Fail 5 Apr 2023 89,524 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp has slight condensation

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front oil cooler pipes corroded and rubber perishing recommend replace

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear diff weeping

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside corroded and thin in places

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer skin corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front headlight has slight condensation

Offside small crack in windscreen

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil cooler pipes corroded and rubber perishing

underside corroded and thin in places

Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower small crack on windscreen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface rust underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2020 85,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower small crack on windscreen

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2019 82,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,300 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2017 79,300 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

sill covers fitted

surface rust underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,413 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,154 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,151 miles

nearside front top suspension turrets has slight corrosion offside front top suspension turrets has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2013 77,146 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,094 miles

offside rear seat belt slow to retract needs help

Pass 26 Feb 2009 77,091 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear seat belt slow to retract needs help

Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,859 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 76,859 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 76,489 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 75,774 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 75,774 miles

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

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

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

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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B601 FGC is a 1984 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 84,354 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 B601 FGC, 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 42 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B601 FGC is a 1984 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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