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L8 HSV

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,102 mi
Last recorded44,102 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 44,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 39,613 miles

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 3 May 2021 37,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 35,293 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 32,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 31,630 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 31,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 31,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 29,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,758 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 26,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 22,365 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,171 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,972 miles

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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L8 HSV is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 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 L8 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 HSV registered?

L8 HSV is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is L8 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 HSV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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