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R105 DND

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,434 mi
Last recorded260,434 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 260,434 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 258,744 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower door shut area`s. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle front support cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion appearing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 253,351 miles

general corrosion appearing under vehicle.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 250,549 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 250,533 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s inner sill area (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking tank end (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 246,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking off

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Oil leak ()

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

body mounts perished

front propshaft missing

rear exhaust box has 2 mounts broken off and is corroded

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

timing belt light on

Fail 3 Feb 2017 246,843 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking off

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

body mounts perished

front propshaft missing

rear exhaust box has 2 mounts broken off and is corroded

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

timing belt light on

Pass 3 Feb 2016 233,747 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 233,742 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 220,564 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axel case leaking oil

Fail 16 Jan 2015 219,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axel case leaking oil

Pass 7 Jan 2014 203,786 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 189,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 189,643 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 171,835 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 156,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 156,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 141,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 130,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 121,254 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 119,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 111,578 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 111,578 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 109,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R105 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R105 DND, 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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R105 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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