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C969 KTY

1985 Opel Monza

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC969 KTY
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,180 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 52,105 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 52,051 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,994 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,725 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 51,725 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,634 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,484 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,182 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,863 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,580 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,412 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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C969 KTY is a 1985 Opel Monza in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C969 KTY, 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 C969 KTY registered?

C969 KTY is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C969 KTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C969 KTY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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