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C586 FCV

1985 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,336 mi
Last recorded62,336 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC586 FCV
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,842 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 61,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,271 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 59,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 58,968 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 58,484 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 57,055 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,594 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 54,594 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 53,865 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Some binding at both rear wheels

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,865 miles

Some binding at both rear wheels

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,037 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,821 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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C586 FCV is a 1985 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C586 FCV, 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 C586 FCV registered?

C586 FCV is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C586 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C586 FCV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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