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R251 UAS

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 UAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2015 136,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x 2 (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all body mounting areas corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s and n/s sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,669 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 135,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 135,304 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all body mounting areas slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 135,304 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

all body mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 135,300 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise rear shocks / chassis and body mounts

Pass 4 Aug 2010 133,528 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

tank corroded and damp

Pass 6 Aug 2009 131,481 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 126,592 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chassis showing signs of corrosion,rear crossmember,rear light units deteriorated,o/s and n/s bumper mountings deteriorated

front brake discs pitted,

o/s/f and n/s/f top balljoint boots buirst,rear suspension mounting area corroded,rear body mountings corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f driveshaft boots deteriorated,front and rear disc covers deteriorated

rear diff damp and corroded,front no plate, n/s lamp cracked,chips on windscreen,brake load valve stiff,front exhaust pipe stud missingand slight leak ,oil leak,front brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear seat belt mounting areas corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2008 126,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

chassis showing signs of corrosion,rear crossmember,rear light units deteriorated,o/s and n/s bumper mountings deteriorated

front brake discs pitted,

o/s/f and n/s/f top balljoint boots buirst,rear suspension mounting area corroded,rear body mountings corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f driveshaft boots deteriorated,front and rear disc covers deteriorated

rear diff damp and corroded,front no plate, n/s lamp cracked,chips on windscreen,brake load valve stiff,front exhaust pipe stud missingand slight leak ,oil leak,front brake hose ferrules corroded.

rear seat belt mounting areas corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 121,192 miles

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

osf tyre soft;oil leak;steering knuckle siezing;drop arm bush torn;drive shaft boots starting to perish;brake load valve corroded;rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2007 121,192 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

osf tyre soft;oil leak;steering knuckle siezing;drop arm bush torn;drive shaft boots starting to perish;brake load valve corroded;rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 118,872 miles

Drop arm ball joint boot burst, o/s drive shaft boot perished, n/s drive shaft boot perished, o/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corroded.

N/S washer jet, o/s & n/s windscreen chip, n/s/f chip on headlamp glass, o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes corroded, o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 113,249 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perished

rear wiper blade torn

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 UAS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAS, 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 UAS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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