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L157 GKG

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,430 mi
Last recorded234,430 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 GKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 234,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 225,955 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 222,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 222,868 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

same advises as first mot

Fail 12 Jan 2007 222,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 220,759 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006

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.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
4,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,634
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,471
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
position lamp(s) not working 1,273
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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.

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