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R258 EAB

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,998 mi
Last recorded110,998 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 EAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,998 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 103,459 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,018 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,413 miles

Front discs scored.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 78,722 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 78,721 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,522 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 73,616 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 73,616 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 630,642 miles

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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R258 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red 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 R258 EAB, 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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R258 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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