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C999 ORA

1985 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,448 mi
Last recorded167,448 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Monza89,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC999 ORA
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 165,228 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 162,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 160,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 160,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 159,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 158,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 157,090 miles

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

rear discs rusty inner face

slight corrossion in rear inner wings and rear panel

Fail 26 Jun 2014 157,080 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 154,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 154,746 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 151,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 149,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 146,742 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 145,129 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 145,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 141,905 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 141,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 13,337 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 13,337 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C999 ORA is a 1985 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C999 ORA, 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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C999 ORA is a 1985 Opel Monza, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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