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R284 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,693 mi
Last recorded98,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,683 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,444 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 91,444 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 90,949 miles

Chassis generally corroded at rear.

Fail 15 Dec 2014 90,949 miles

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

Chassis generally corroded at rear.

Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,087 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 90,087 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,492 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,614 miles

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 88,614 miles

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,506 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 87,506 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,769 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 86,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,573 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 80,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 71,910 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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R284 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R284 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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R284 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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