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PMB 874Y

1983 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,861 mi
Last recorded28,861 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Opel Monza41,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 874Y
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,433 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing gaitors split (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended shock bushes (2.4.F.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler etc? (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 25,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,885 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 24,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting rubbers splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2013 24,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 24,341 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,887 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Fail 16 Feb 2012 23,848 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 22,192 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PMB 874Y is a 1983 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PMB 874Y, 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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PMB 874Y is a 1983 Opel Monza, first registered on 17 June 1983.

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