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B796 VBM

1984 Opel Monza

Brown Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,474 mi
Last recorded129,474 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1984 Opel Monza84,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB796 VBM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 129,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 125,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,815 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 120,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 119,127 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre walls cracking slightly

handbrake travel on limit

rear exhaust tie wrapped

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2009 119,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre walls cracking slightly

rear exhaust tie wrapped

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2008 116,605 miles

Battery insecure

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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B796 VBM is a 1984 Opel Monza in Brown with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 B796 VBM, 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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B796 VBM is a 1984 Opel Monza, first registered on 6 December 1984.

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