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B617 UCL

1985 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,488 mi
Last recorded93,488 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB617 UCL
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,488 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 83,516 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,250 miles

offside front chassis rail has corrosion around drain hole but not within 30cm of mountings etc

Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front chassis rail has corrosion around drain hole but not within 30cm of mountings etc

Pass 22 Jan 2008 82,194 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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B617 UCL is a 1985 Opel Monza in Silver 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 B617 UCL, 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 B617 UCL registered?

B617 UCL is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 7 March 1985.

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