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B970 VBM

1985 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,221 mi
Last recorded143,221 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 VBM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2006 143,221 miles

offside rear inner sill section has corrosion starting to form.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 140,842 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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B970 VBM is a 1985 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B970 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 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 B970 VBM registered?

B970 VBM is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 8 January 1985.

Is B970 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B970 VBM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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