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C400 HSD

1986 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,446 mi
Last recorded69,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 HSD
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 69,446 miles

vehicle underbody has undersill

Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

underside undersealed

Fail 1 Oct 2024 69,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

underside undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 69,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal at the rear within 30cm of rear subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,446 miles

Offside side sill at rear end rusted & holed

Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,446 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside side sill at rear end rusted & holed

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 69,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,446 miles

Slight corrosion on both sills, front and rear chassis

Fail 29 Mar 2012 69,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 69,446 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 69,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,446 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2007 69,446 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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C400 HSD is a 1986 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 101,663 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 C400 HSD, 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 40 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C400 HSD registered?

C400 HSD is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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