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R140 FKK

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 96,011 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,083 miles

Dampness around both rear back plates

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

some handbrake travel

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,228 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 84,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 81,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 81,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R140 FKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R140 FKK, 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 R140 FKK registered?

R140 FKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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