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R246 JCG

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 JCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,342 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 122,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 122,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

corrosion noted around front suspension mounts

engine found very low on oil

exhaust noted rusty in places

front brake discs noted worn

r/o/s lower light lense cracked

r/o/s tyre starting to perish

rear brake discs noted worn

timing belt light noted staying on

wear noted on f/o/s wheel bearing

wear noted on front steering joints

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,361 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 96,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 90,705 miles

O/S/R Lamp lens damaged.

front brake pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2007 90,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R Lamp lens damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,284 miles

Front brake pads appear low

N/S/R parking brake records lower effort than O/S/R

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

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jul 2005 75,821 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 75,821 miles

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

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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R246 JCG is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R246 JCG, 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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R246 JCG is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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