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VOW 400T

1979 Opel Monza

Gold Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

7,144 mi
Last recorded7,144 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2007
Typical for 1979 Opel Monza71,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOW 400T
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2007 7,144 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front sills corroded & holed - not within prescribed areas

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

O/S/F floor/wheel arch area corroded & holed

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VOW 400T is a 1979 Opel Monza in Gold with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 VOW 400T, 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 VOW 400T registered?

VOW 400T is a 1979 Opel Monza, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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