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R129 DND

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 143,709 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 139,197 miles

NO rear seats fitted at time of test.

Surface rust on front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,568 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,568 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 131,300 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 131,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 125,527 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 120,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

all disc slightly worn

ex shield+clamp corroded

nsf fog light cover missing

slight damaged osf wing

slight play in steering joints+idler arm

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 30 May 2009 114,403 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2009 114,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 104,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 92,923 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 85,251 miles

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

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

both front wipers spliting but clear screen

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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R129 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R129 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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R129 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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