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FIB 6459

1981 Opel Monza

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,176 mi
Last recorded31,176 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Opel Monza48,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 6459
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,176 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,130 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 30,922 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,518 miles

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight leak from middle exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2018 30,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,471 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 30,471 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 30,090 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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FIB 6459 is a 1981 Opel Monza in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 48,694 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 FIB 6459, 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 45 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FIB 6459 is a 1981 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 October 1981.

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