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R205 JVW

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,097 mi
Last recorded88,097 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 JVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 82,812 miles

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

nearside frontinner disc slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 82,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside frontinner disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 77,032 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,658 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 69,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 69,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,287 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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R205 JVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R205 JVW, 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 R205 JVW registered?

R205 JVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R205 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 JVW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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