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B70 XKM

1985 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,570 mi
Last recorded117,570 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB70 XKM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2008 117,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner arch holed and corroded

play in nearside steering idler

Pass 22 Nov 2007 116,912 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 116,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

front wipers slightly smiery

n/s/r arch corroded

o/s/r bumper holed

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in n/s/f steering joint

Pass 25 Nov 2006 116,080 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 116,080 miles

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

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

all discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside rear number plate light insucure

offside top shock mount corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2005 115,666 miles

rear exhaust starting to blow

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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B70 XKM is a 1985 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B70 XKM, 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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B70 XKM is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 20 March 1985.

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