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B656 WYW

1984 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,340 mi
Last recorded66,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 Opel Monza84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 WYW
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,340 miles

brakes corroded due to being stood

sill covers fitted unable to see corrosion rear quarter lower panel both sides corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 66,340 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

brakes corroded due to being stood

sill covers fitted unable to see corrosion rear quarter lower panel both sides corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer rear wheel arches behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer rear wheel arches behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly pitted due to standing. (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer rear wheel arches behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer rear wheel arches behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately inner sill (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly pitted due to standing. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,335 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,802 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,055 miles

advise slight surface corrosion to under side

advise steering joints

Fail 11 Apr 2011 65,055 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise slight surface corrosion to under side

advise steering joints

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,418 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 62,273 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,273 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,150 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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B656 WYW is a 1984 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B656 WYW, 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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B656 WYW is a 1984 Opel Monza, first registered on 3 October 1984.

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