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L272 TAS

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,289 mi
Last recorded164,289 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 TAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 164,289 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 163,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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L272 TAS is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L272 TAS, 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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What year was L272 TAS registered?

L272 TAS is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 10 June 1994.

Is L272 TAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 TAS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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