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PCX 253T

1979 Opel Monza

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,170 mi
Last recorded76,170 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Opel Monza71,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCX 253T
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around strut top (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around strut top (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around strut top (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around strut top (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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PCX 253T is a 1979 Opel Monza in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 71,924 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 PCX 253T, 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 47 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PCX 253T is a 1979 Opel Monza, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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