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LVX 530Y

1983 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,618 mi
Last recorded86,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1983 Opel Monza41,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVX 530Y
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,618 miles

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

N/S/R COIL SPRING LOWER CUP CORRODED

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE

REAR EXHAUST RUBBERS BROKEN

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,550 miles

Front Both upper inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Spring lower locating cup corroded but securing spring

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,542 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner to outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Both upper inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Spring lower locating cup corroded but securing spring

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 86,275 miles

Both inner and outer sills becoming rusty also some chassis members.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,232 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both inner and outer sills becoming rusty also some chassis members.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,474 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Some damage around jacking points.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,099 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 85,095 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,508 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 84,506 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 84,349 miles

Some corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,198 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel lines rusting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Some corrosion noted on door sills and rear suspension members

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs pitted

Fuel lines rusting

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Some corrosion noted on door sills and rear suspension members

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

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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LVX 530Y is a 1983 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 41,714 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 LVX 530Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LVX 530Y is a 1983 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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