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C160 LHK

1986 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 LHK
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,768 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C160 LHK is a 1986 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 101,663 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 C160 LHK, 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 40 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C160 LHK registered?

C160 LHK is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 26 February 1986.

Is C160 LHK safe to buy?

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