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C557 VPL

1986 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,874 mi
Last recorded151,874 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 VPL
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2015 151,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 150,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 150,490 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 149,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 148,901 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 148,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 146,790 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C557 VPL is a 1986 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C557 VPL, 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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C557 VPL is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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