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L859 LBH

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL859 LBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 121,201 miles

Both rear lenses damaged.O/S/R fuel filter slight movement.Sill covers fitted.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 May 2012 121,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear lenses damaged.O/S/R fuel filter slight movement.Sill covers fitted.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 114,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R hub cap damaged.Both rear lamp lenses damaged.Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area and n/s/f worn outer tread area.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 109,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight movement both headlamps.Both rear lenses damaged and repaired.Sill covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area and n/s/f tyre worn outer tread area.Corrosion o/s/r chassis area.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 104,635 miles

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

N/S w/washer weak.Slight movement both headlamps.Both rear lenses damaged and repaired.Corrosion o/s/r chassis area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2009 104,635 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

N/S w/washer weak.Slight movement both headlamps.Both rear lenses damaged and repaired.Corrosion o/s/r chassis area.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 99,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 99,762 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight movement both head lamps.O/S/R bump stop missing and n/s/r insecure.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2007 94,114 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 94,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 87,580 miles

N/S/R INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L859 LBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L859 LBH, 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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L859 LBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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