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YKV 717X

1982 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,241 mi
Last recorded59,241 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Opel Monza49,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKV 717X
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,241 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

emissions may differ when exhaust leak rectified

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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YKV 717X is a 1982 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 49,940 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 YKV 717X, 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 44 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YKV 717X registered?

YKV 717X is a 1982 Opel Monza, first registered on 30 April 1982.

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