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C181 BHW

1985 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,095 mi
Last recorded150,095 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 BHW
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 150,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 150,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 150,071 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 144,248 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 144,176 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clips corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,307 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 138,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected return spring (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected return spring (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 133,687 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocks rusty

cover on o/s sill

rust on underside

steering arms rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2018 133,436 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear outer sill

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shocks rusty

covers on sills

rust on underside

steering arms rusty

Pass 2 May 2017 128,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers on sills

rusty on underside

steering arms rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,669 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 123,096 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 15 Jan 2011 117,601 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 115,640 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 115,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 113,386 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

slight blow on exhaust joints

Pass 27 Dec 2007 111,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 111,618 miles

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 110,844 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 110,844 miles

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

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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C181 BHW is a 1985 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C181 BHW, 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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C181 BHW is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 19 December 1985.

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