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C193 MWJ

1985 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC193 MWJ
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 100,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,211 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,657 miles

slight corrosion on both front inner wings

Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing flitch panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing flitch panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 98,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing flitch panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wing flitch panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,505 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 98,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 94,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,935 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 91,065 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 89,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 89,269 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 87,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 87,806 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 86,352 miles

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

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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C193 MWJ is a 1985 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C193 MWJ, 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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C193 MWJ is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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