1985 Opel Monza 3.0L Petrol · C181 BHW
1985 Opel Monza (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 150,095 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2023. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- OPEL MONZA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C181 BHW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2022
- 150,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Opel Monza (C181 BHW) between June 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))”.
C181 BHW Mileage History
- 21/06/2022150,071 mi
- 02/08/2022150,083 mi+12 mi
- 03/08/2022150,095 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 203 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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