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R226 NHS

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,942 mi
Last recorded122,942 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 NHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,942 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 122,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 122,749 miles

corrosion on chassis legs

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 122,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on chassis legs

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 121,975 miles

both front upper suspension arms corroded on inside

slight play detected at both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 May 2018 121,966 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front upper suspension arms corroded on inside

slight play detected at both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 May 2017 120,462 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn

front cross member corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 15 May 2017 120,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower door area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded/worn

front cross member corroded

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 9 May 2016 119,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread section

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking on tread section

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both rear inner lower door areas corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 106,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread section

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking on tread section

both front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

both rear inner lower door areas corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking from flexi hose to load sensing valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread section

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking on tread section

both front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

both rear inner lower door areas corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 117,421 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 117,653 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 116,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 115,407 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 114,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 111,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,525 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 103,653 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 97,138 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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R226 NHS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R226 NHS, 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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R226 NHS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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