MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear wheel arches corroding but not yet holed, sharp or dangerous
under body corroding in various places
Various under body corrosion
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
corrosion to rear arches
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.
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R206 GJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 120,660 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 R206 GJL, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R206 GJL registered?
R206 GJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R206 GJL safe to buy?
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