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C2 GSE

1986 Opel Monza

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

108,146 mi
Last recorded108,146 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 GSE
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 108,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2026 108,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 107,288 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r shocker bushes deteriorated/cracking

Pass 28 May 2024 106,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 106,291 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 106,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

covers on sills

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 2 May 2023 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes cracking (5.3.2 (c))

covers on sills

Pass 16 Jun 2022 104,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 103,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 102,467 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 80,369 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 147,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 144,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,706 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 142,243 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar not central (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 138,978 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,882 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 132,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 126,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,882 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 117,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,799 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 108,244 miles

front tyres scrubbing on iside edges

Fail 5 May 2009 108,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 May 2008 104,994 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 79,790 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 76,585 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 76,585 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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C2 GSE is a 1986 Opel Monza in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C2 GSE, 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 C2 GSE registered?

C2 GSE is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 6 August 1986.

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