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L505 PGX

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Maroon Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,382 mi
Last recorded149,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 PGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 149,376 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 139,156 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight fuel leak from fuel tank area

Pass 26 Oct 2009 139,156 miles

Slight fuel leak from fuel tank area

Pass 30 Oct 2008 131,954 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 123,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 117,318 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 117,318 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 110,720 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 110,720 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

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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L505 PGX is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Maroon with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L505 PGX, 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 L505 PGX registered?

L505 PGX is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L505 PGX safe to buy?

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