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M863 GUS

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,452 mi
Last recorded132,452 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 GUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 132,452 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 132,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 130,058 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2010 127,570 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance 14%

power steering pipes corrosion

upper body and under side corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2010 127,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance 17%

power steering pipes corrosion

upper body and under side corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2009 124,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Mar 2009 124,628 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2008 121,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

coirrosion under vehicle

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,884 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 111,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M863 GUS is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Red 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 M863 GUS, 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 M863 GUS registered?

M863 GUS is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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