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R247 DND

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,852 mi
Last recorded104,852 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 DND
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,852 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 104,852 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 102,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 102,844 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 100,125 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 100,125 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 May 2014 98,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 98,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,185 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 90,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 87,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 83,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor 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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R247 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R247 DND, 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 R247 DND registered?

R247 DND is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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