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L57 UEX

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,636 mi
Last recorded143,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 UEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 143,636 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 May 2022 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 132,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi brake pipes. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill corroded within 30cm of the seat belt anchorage. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch fluid on min mark.

Pass 28 May 2020 132,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 132,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 May 2019 132,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp not working

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2018 131,680 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front shock has a worn lower bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chips in screen

Pass 19 May 2017 130,931 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 May 2017 130,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 130,922 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front and rear (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 130,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 130,321 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 130,123 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 129,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 129,537 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 129,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 128,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 127,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 127,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 125,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 124,781 miles

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

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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L57 UEX is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L57 UEX, 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 L57 UEX registered?

L57 UEX is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L57 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L57 UEX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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