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R209 UPY

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 UPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,892 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 151,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 148,448 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underneath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 4 Jan 2024 145,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around all body mounting areas

corrosion to nearside rear door step / wheel arch area

offside and nearside rear chassis areas corroded

outer sills and wheel arches covered at time of test

power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,137 miles

corrosion to all chassis and body mounting areas

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

outer sills and wheel arches covered at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,963 miles

all front suspension arms corroded

brake pedal travel

chassis corroded

corrosion around offside front body mounting prescribed area

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch/door step area corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 137,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all front suspension arms corroded

brake pedal travel

chassis corroded

corrosion around offside front body mounting prescribed area

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch/door step area corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,999 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside and nearside front chassis

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,799 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded but not causing sharp edge

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

both rear tyres perished

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded above rear chassis limited visibility

nearside rear and offside rear door step areas corroded

rear row of seats stored away at time of test limiting visual inspection

underneath of vehicle corroded through out

Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,161 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread pattern

chassis corroded through out

front to rear brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear and offside rear door step areas corroded

rear row of seats stored away at time of test limiting visual inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,775 miles

Both rear tyres have some cracks appearing in between groves.

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired Very rusty and showing signs of corrosion on pipes. (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across back axle in places (3.6.B.2c)

The underside of vehicle is showing its age through corrosion and rust.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

creaking noise from offside front suspension

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes to compensator corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,676 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 108,242 miles

front brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,236 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads appear low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 105,134 miles

nearside outer c.v boot deteriated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,370 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside outer c.v boot perished

offside rear doorstep corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside outer c.v boot perished

offside rear doorstep corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,153 miles

all suspension componets corroded

both front outer c.v boot starting to split

both front shock absorbers damp

exhuast center to rear section in an advanced state of corrosion

rear brake disics slighty corroded

rear seats stored away at time of test

slight play at near side front wheel bearing

vehicle chassis corroded through out

Pass 7 Jul 2010 87,647 miles

exhuast system corroded

rear metal brake pipes slighty corroded

rear seats stored away at time of test not allowing full visual inspection

slight oil leak from engine and gear box

slight play at near side front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,665 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak gearbox

Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak gearbox

Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 60,617 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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R209 UPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R209 UPY, 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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R209 UPY is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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