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R251 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,242 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front outer drive shaft boot perished.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 103,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,796 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres started to perish

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

o/s headlamp reflector faded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 98,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres started to perish

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

o/s headlamp reflector faded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,337 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s registration bulb not working

Fail 19 Nov 2018 98,337 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s registration bulb not working

Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,699 miles

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

n/s wiper smears slightly

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,348 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

several light scratches in screen

Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,953 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe rusty

Nearside Rear door has faulty central locking

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Offside Front chasis rusty round steering idler

Offside Front headlight has low beam pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,558 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished.

Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,558 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,536 miles

front brake pads getting low.

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)

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

front brake discs lipped.

front suspension components corroded.

n/s bottom corner of screen deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre perrished.

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perrished.

rear brake pads getting low.

slight play in o/s/f hub.

underside of veichicle started to corrode.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 95,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

front brake discs lipped.

front brake pads getting low.

front suspension components corroded.

n/s bottom corner of screen deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre perrished.

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perrished.

rear brake pads getting low.

slight play in o/s/f hub.

underside of veichicle started to corrode.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 94,633 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,148 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,148 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,297 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,297 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 87,765 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 85,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 81,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Screw in tread of N/S/F tyre

Slight sidewall damage to O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 81,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

Screw in tread of N/S/F tyre

Slight sidewall damage to O/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R251 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R251 LNV, 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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R251 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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