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L5 HSV

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,727 mi
Last recorded57,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 56,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,678 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2015 50,777 miles

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

exhaust clamp rear silencer to centre pipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 49,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,928 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 38,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,282 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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L5 HSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L5 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 HSV registered?

L5 HSV is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for L5 HSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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