MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
371,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired & o/s/f cab mountings worn stressing brake pipes (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & o/s rear inner sill areas by cab mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member by towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive g/box / transfer & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear back plates corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front propshaft missing at time of test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by oil filter (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake back plates corroded
body panels taped up time of test to cover corrosion
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear & o/s brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at t piece (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear exhaust corroded pin holes
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel pipe leaking by fuel tank (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush & o/s front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear & o/s brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at t piece (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear exhaust corroded pin holes
Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded away
Oil leak ()
Rear brake back plates corroded
Rear gearbox mounting condition
below front diff x member bolts loose o/s
corrosion to fuel pipes above rear axle
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stab link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint stab link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear bumper mounting corroded away
Oil leak ()
Rear brake back plates corroded
Rear gearbox mounting condition
below front diff x member bolts loose o/s
corrosion to fuel pipes above rear axle
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust blow from silencer
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat condition
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes showing corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake pipes corroded
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R118 CMX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in White with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 120,660 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 R118 CMX, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R118 CMX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 November 1997.
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