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D789 GWW

1986 Opel Monza

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1986 Opel Monza101,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD789 GWW
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,987 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 93,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 93,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust blowing at manifold

offside front anti roll bar bush knocking

steering pipe leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,802 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 89,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 88,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 88,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 86,198 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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D789 GWW is a 1986 Opel Monza in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D789 GWW, 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 D789 GWW registered?

D789 GWW is a 1986 Opel Monza, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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