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M66 CTS

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,611 mi
Last recorded154,611 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 CTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe slightly split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak rear differential casing ()

Oil leak rear differential casing ()

unable to fully inspect wheel bearings due to four-wheel-drive configutation

various underside components/chassis areas corroded but none considered excessive

Pass 21 Nov 2016 150,817 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o\s and n\s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak at rear diff seal

Pass 17 Dec 2015 144,146 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 139,971 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 136,289 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 131,361 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 131,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 117,580 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion around body mountings.

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

corrosion on chassis rails borderline in places.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 105,761 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion around body mountings.

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

corrosion on chassis rails borderline in places.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 101,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,851 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 93,851 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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M66 CTS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M66 CTS, 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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M66 CTS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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