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C555 XCL

1985 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC555 XCL
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 140,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 140,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 140,235 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 137,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 134,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 128,262 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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C555 XCL is a 1985 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C555 XCL, 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 C555 XCL registered?

C555 XCL is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C555 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C555 XCL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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