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151,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
corrosion to all chassis and body mounting areas
offside and nearside inner sills corroded
outer sills and wheel arches covered at time of test
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
all tyres worn
front brake pads appear low
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
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
nearside outer c.v boot deteriated
all rear brake pipes corroded
both rear brake discs worn and corroded
nearside outer c.v boot perished
offside rear doorstep corroded
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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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