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L863 LBH

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,030 mi
Last recorded89,030 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL863 LBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,030 miles

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

all front steering and suspension componants are generally corroded

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

chassis is very corroded

front number plate is damaged

front steering and suspension componants are contaminated with oil

steel fuel pipe length of vehicle is corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

all front steering and suspension componants are generally corroded

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

chassis is very corroded

engine oil leak

front number plate is damaged

front steering and suspension componants are contaminated with oil

steel fuel pipe length of vehicle is corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,543 miles

front number plate will need attention

steering box is damp and will need attention

vehicle underside is very corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2011 87,527 miles

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

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

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

front number plate will need attention

steering box is damp and will need attention

vehicle underside is very corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,564 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

engine oil leak

front number plate is cracked

steering box is contaminated with oil

steering wheel free play

underside of vehicle is heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,806 miles

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

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

all front suspension componants are very corroded

both rear bump stops are missing

engine oil leak

offside steering box is worn and leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,015 miles

front offside tyre is worn

oil leak

rear nearside steel brake pipe is corroded

steering fluid leak

transmission fluid leak

Fail 11 Feb 2008 80,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside tyre is worn

oil leak

rear nearside steel brake pipe is corroded

steering fluid leak

transmission fluid leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,099 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 76,077 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,686 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 71,651 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front offside chassis is corroded adjacent to steering box

steering fluid level is low and steering box is damp

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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L863 LBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L863 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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L863 LBH is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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