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R23 MNS

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 98,407 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear lens temporary repair

offside front lens temporary repair

slight leak at fuel tank

Pass 30 Mar 2007 88,336 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 88,336 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight leak at power steering

Unable to see front metal brake pipes due to protective covers

Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,636 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 80,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R23 MNS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R23 MNS, 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 R23 MNS registered?

R23 MNS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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