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R280 JAA

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 JAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2007 138,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2006 134,203 miles

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

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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R280 JAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R280 JAA, 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 R280 JAA registered?

R280 JAA is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R280 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 JAA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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