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C749 TJM

1986 Opel Monza

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,993 mi
Last recorded91,993 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC749 TJM
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 91,993 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,651 miles

all tyre,s are worn on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2010 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear starting to wear on inner tread

surface rust round nearside rear spring mounting

Fail 30 Mar 2009 111,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

see checklist 15955

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,966 miles

c/l 495954

heavily coated repairs to both rear arms

Fail 26 Oct 2007 102,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

c/l 495954

Pass 26 Jul 2006 97,319 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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C749 TJM is a 1986 Opel Monza in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C749 TJM, 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 C749 TJM registered?

C749 TJM is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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