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XOW 5V

1979 Opel Monza

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,244 mi
Last recorded82,244 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1979 Opel Monza71,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOW 5V
MakeOpel
ModelMonza
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,244 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pedal being spongy (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

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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XOW 5V is a 1979 Opel Monza in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Opel Monza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 71,924 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 XOW 5V, 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 47 years old, this Opel Monza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XOW 5V registered?

XOW 5V is a 1979 Opel Monza, first registered on 12 September 1979.

Is XOW 5V safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOW 5V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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