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R26 LTE

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,128 mi
Last recorded106,128 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 106,128 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 123,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 121,009 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 110,858 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 106,406 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 104,228 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 104,228 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R26 LTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R26 LTE, 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 R26 LTE registered?

R26 LTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R26 LTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 LTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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