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C230 FPU

1985 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,803 mi
Last recorded57,803 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC230 FPU
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 56,649 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 56,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,992 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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C230 FPU is a 1985 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C230 FPU, 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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C230 FPU is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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