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PSX 199V

1979 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,599 mi
Last recorded75,599 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1979 Opel Monza71,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSX 199V
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,028 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,900 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 72,900 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

collant leak - radiator leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 72,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 72,634 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 72,633 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

electric cooling fan inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,385 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 72,381 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

generall under body andf suspension corrosion also petrol tank ansd sills

grab handbrake

movement steering system ns steering idler on chassis leg

osf wing corroded not structurall

perishing on most rubber bushes

slight movement x2 front wheels

Fail 11 Nov 2010 72,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

o/s/f headlamp reflector tarnished

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tail lamp output slightly dim

Fail 5 Nov 2008 71,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 71,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 71,089 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 71,089 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise rear o/s shock slight dampness

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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PSX 199V is a 1979 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PSX 199V, 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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What year was PSX 199V registered?

PSX 199V is a 1979 Opel Monza, first registered on 16 August 1979.

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