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R118 CMX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

White Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

371,247 mi
Last recorded371,247 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 CMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2019 371,247 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 363,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 346,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 346,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 332,371 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 332,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 317,444 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 317,444 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 303,994 miles

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 303,994 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 288,365 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 288,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 274,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 258,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 243,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 243,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 227,340 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 212,452 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 195,465 miles

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2006 180,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 180,566 miles

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

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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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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