1985 Opel Monza 3.0L Petrol · C181 BHW
1985 Opel Monza (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/12/1985. Recorded mileage 150,095 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- OPEL MONZA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2968cc
C181 BHW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2022
- 150,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C181 BHW Mileage History
- 09/01/2007110,844 mi
- 10/01/2007110,844 mi
- 17/12/2007111,618 mi+774 mi
- 27/12/2007111,649 mi+31 mi
- 18/12/2008113,386 mi+1,737 mi
- 25/11/2009115,630 mi+2,244 mi
- 25/11/2009115,640 mi+10 mi
- 15/01/2011117,601 mi+1,961 mi
- 17/01/201221,188 mi-96,413 mi
- 15/01/2013123,096 mi+101,908 mi
- 15/01/2014124,669 mi+1,573 mi
- 23/01/2015126,082 mi+1,413 mi
- 02/05/2017128,046 mi+1,964 mi
- 25/04/2018133,436 mi+5,390 mi
- 02/07/2018133,687 mi+251 mi
- 17/06/2019138,297 mi+4,610 mi
- 25/06/2019138,307 mi+10 mi
- 10/12/2020144,176 mi+5,869 mi
- 21/06/2021144,248 mi+72 mi
- 21/06/2022150,071 mi+5,823 mi
- 02/08/2022150,083 mi+12 mi
- 03/08/2022150,095 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C181 BHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Opel Monza (C181 BHW) between January 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
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