MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
covers on sills
rusty on underside
steering arms rusty
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
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)
sill covers fitted
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
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
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
front wiper blades split
o/s/f + n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge
slight blow on exhaust joints
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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