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C276 FWX

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,640 mi
Last recorded100,640 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC276 FWX
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 100,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

condition of fuel pipes .

condition of nearside and offside rear brake disc covers .

general condition of underside of vehicle (rusty).

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 1 May 2009 100,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

condition of fuel pipes .

condition of nearside and offside rear brake disc covers .

general condition of underside of vehicle (rusty).

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 9 Apr 2009 100,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

condition of exhaust (security) at rear.

condition of front and rear brake disc covers .

condition of fuel pipes .

general condition od underside of vehicle (rusty) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,711 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 99,711 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of nearside door mirror .

condition of vehicle in general on the underside.

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 24 Oct 2007 99,705 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C276 FWX is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C276 FWX, 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 C276 FWX registered?

C276 FWX is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 3 September 1985.

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