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R184 MEH

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 MEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 138,516 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

lazy service brake (border pass).

n/s front brake pipe corroded by fitting.

play in both front anti roll bar link rods.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 138,501 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

n/s front brake pipe corroded by fitting.

play in both front anti roll bar link rods.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 138,489 miles

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 138,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 20 May 2010 132,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 125,505 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 117,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both inner cv gaiters split

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

Pass 23 May 2007 111,460 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 111,459 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 105,212 miles

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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R184 MEH is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R184 MEH, 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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R184 MEH is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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