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JFO 181X

1982 Opel Monza

Brown Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,901 mi
Last recorded17,901 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1982 Opel Monza49,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 181X
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 14,827 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 12,604 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 10,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 9,272 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 7,939 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,989 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 5,612 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 3,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 1,815 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,709 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 97,344 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,862 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 95,862 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,581 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 92,694 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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JFO 181X is a 1982 Opel Monza in Brown with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,940 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 JFO 181X, 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 44 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JFO 181X registered?

JFO 181X is a 1982 Opel Monza, first registered on 30 April 1982.

Is JFO 181X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 181X shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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