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B789 TBU

1985 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,201 mi
Last recorded36,201 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 TBU
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 36,201 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 36,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 35,868 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,344 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 35,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (TRACK ROD END) (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Both front and both rear brake discs corrode and worn.

Both front brake pipes corroded

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

Front sub frame and suspension corroded.

N/S/R 1/4 panel corroded and holed.

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)

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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B789 TBU 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B789 TBU, 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 B789 TBU registered?

B789 TBU is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 16 January 1985.

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The MOT history for B789 TBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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