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C730 YTS

1985 Opel Monza

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,830 mi
Last recorded60,830 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC730 YTS
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 60,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 60,608 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,288 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,288 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,093 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,999 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 56,335 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,263 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 56,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C730 YTS is a 1985 Opel Monza in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 C730 YTS, 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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C730 YTS is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 2 September 1985.

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