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C191 TEY

1986 Opel Monza

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,773 mi
Last recorded113,773 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC191 TEY
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 113,773 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 113,763 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 113,761 miles

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,181 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 107,181 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 122,766 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 122,757 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

pipe between tank and fuel pump deterated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear petrol hose deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear petrol hose deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,460 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 120,429 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 120,294 miles

fuel hose o/s rear perished

Fail 18 Apr 2011 120,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear fuel rubber hose perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 120,294 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 120,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 120,294 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 118,211 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 118,209 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 113,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 109,501 miles

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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C191 TEY is a 1986 Opel Monza in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C191 TEY, 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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C191 TEY is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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