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J500 HSV

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,918 mi
Last recorded72,918 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 72,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 72,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 72,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,392 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 72,108 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,254 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 20,706 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,286 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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J500 HSV is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,785 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J500 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 HSV registered?

J500 HSV is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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