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B799 VBM

1984 Opel Monza

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Opel Monza84,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 VBM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 85,799 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 85,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 85,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,712 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 85,506 miles

Slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 84,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 79,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 77,957 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 77,087 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 77,087 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 76,638 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,630 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 76,489 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 76,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,152 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 75,908 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 75,908 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 75,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 75,252 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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B799 VBM is a 1984 Opel Monza in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B799 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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What year was B799 VBM registered?

B799 VBM is a 1984 Opel Monza, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for B799 VBM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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