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L740 YAC

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

142,943 mi
Last recorded142,943 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL740 YAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 142,943 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 142,943 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear bump stops missing

corrosion showing around both rear lower b posts

front reg plate cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Jun 2009 142,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

genral corrosion though out car

Fail 3 Nov 2008 139,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 128,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2007 128,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 123,849 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 123,849 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 117,894 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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L740 YAC is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L740 YAC, 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 L740 YAC registered?

L740 YAC is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 18 May 1994.

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