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M1 BRR

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,554 mi
Last recorded165,554 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 BRR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 165,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 165,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 161,202 miles

Front Coolant leak from engine

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test At boot area ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test At rear boot area ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 161,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak from engine

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test At boot area ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test At rear boot area ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 159,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seats removed

Fail 31 May 2023 159,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Seats removed

Pass 30 May 2022 157,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 152,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak at Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2020 150,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 144,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 136,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 129,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,560 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 123,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 118,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 113,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 110,314 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 99,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 99,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M1 BRR is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 114,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M1 BRR, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M1 BRR is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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