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L455 NFS

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,922 mi
Last recorded152,922 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL455 NFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 152,922 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,924 miles

power steering fluid slight leak

Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering fluid slight leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 149,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 146,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 142,296 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 138,133 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 138,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 133,359 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 133,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 128,734 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 122,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 118,704 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 118,611 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 110,921 miles

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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L455 NFS is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L455 NFS, 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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L455 NFS is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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