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C705 DVF

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,249 mi
Last recorded87,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC705 DVF
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,249 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,230 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 86,611 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,123 miles

All steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,973 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,536 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,536 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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C705 DVF is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C705 DVF, 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 C705 DVF registered?

C705 DVF is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C705 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C705 DVF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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