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R23 MRE

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,701 mi
Last recorded123,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 MRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 123,701 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 123,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,323 miles

advise all metal brake pipes covered with underseal & outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 31 Mar 2007 111,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise heatshield insecure.

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted.

Pass 8 May 2006 107,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

very slight play in steering rack

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 MRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R23 MRE, 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 MRE registered?

R23 MRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R23 MRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 MRE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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