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C997 AVG

1986 Opel Monza

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 AVG
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 91,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,757 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 91,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 90,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 90,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 90,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,577 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 90,331 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,546 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,600 miles

o/s/r wing corroded holed

Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,450 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 88,170 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,977 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 87,486 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 20 Feb 2010 87,486 miles

outer sills covered by body kit

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 86,567 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 85,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 85,074 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 84,472 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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C997 AVG is a 1986 Opel Monza in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C997 AVG, 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 C997 AVG registered?

C997 AVG is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is C997 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C997 AVG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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