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L856 LUJ

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,604 mi
Last recorded153,604 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 LUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 153,604 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 153,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2012 149,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 144,316 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 144,242 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 140,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 135,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 131,303 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 131,301 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 125,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 125,007 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 118,025 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 118,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 112,443 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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L856 LUJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L856 LUJ, 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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L856 LUJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 10 May 1994.

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