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C474 TLY

1985 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 TLY
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,813 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 112,981 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 112,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,661 miles

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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C474 TLY is a 1985 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C474 TLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C474 TLY registered?

C474 TLY is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C474 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C474 TLY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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