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MU7350BW

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Gold Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

350,850 mi
Last recorded350,850 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU7350BW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 350,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 350,778 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

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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MU7350BW is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Gold with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 MU7350BW, 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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What year was MU7350BW registered?

MU7350BW is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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