MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front bottom ball joints slight play
both front wheel bearings slight play
both rear discs are starting to coin
nearside front disc corroded
nearside front pads low ?
offside abs wire rubbing on suspension
offside rear light cluster damaged
rear steel brake pipes starting to rust
slight foot brake travel
slight play in steering top kit
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
same advises as first mot
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
nearside +offside top + bottom wishbone busher starting to split
nearside rear seatbelt area starting to rust
offside front abs wire rubbing on antiroll bar
slight play in both bottom ball joints
slight play in top column bush
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L157 GKG is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1994 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 131,692 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 Vauxhall Monterey fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 GKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Vauxhall Monterey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L157 GKG is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 17 May 1994.
Is L157 GKG safe to buy?
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