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M291 YWF

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,685 mi
Last recorded120,685 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 YWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,685 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs rusted

both rear coil springs corroded

chassis very rusted in several places

offside rear stabiliser link slightly bent

offside rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear prop-shaft damper insecure

slight play in both front stabiliser links

Pass 4 Nov 2011 116,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs rusted

chassis very rusted in several places

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 116,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs rusted

chassis very rusted in several places

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 112,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front no.plate cracked

offside rear brake disc rusting

offside rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear chassis very rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 107,368 miles

nearside front brake pipe rusted

offside rear stabiliser link slightly bent

offside rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear chassis very rusted - especially nearside

slight play in offside front stabiliser link

Fail 7 Aug 2009 107,368 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe rusted

offside rear stabiliser link slightly bent

offside rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear chassis very rusted - especially nearside

slight play in offside front stabiliser link

Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear suspension arm slightly bent

rear tyres wearing

Fail 23 Jul 2008 100,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low

offside rear suspension arm slightly bent

Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis & front lower crossmember very rusted

Fail 3 Aug 2007 95,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front lower crossmember very rusted

rear chassis very rusted both sides

Pass 6 Mar 2006 88,951 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

front lower crossmember very rusted

front to rear brake pipe rusted

rear chassis very rusted both sides

slight oil leak from offside front shock absorber

slight oil leak from steering box

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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M291 YWF is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 125,469 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 M291 YWF, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M291 YWF registered?

M291 YWF is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 13 March 1995.

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