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R201 LVE

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,922 mi
Last recorded145,922 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 LVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 145,922 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 117,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 117,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,748 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 62,023 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,332 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 46,332 miles

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

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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R201 LVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R201 LVE, 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 R201 LVE registered?

R201 LVE is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R201 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 LVE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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