MOT Status
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155,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member at body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member at body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE FRONT FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OFFSIDE FRONT FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA ADJACENT TO SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
GENERAL CORROSION IS SHOWING IN MOST AREAS ON VEHICLE
WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED AT BASE
GENERAL CORROSION SHOWING IN MOST AREAS ON VEHICLE.
CORROSION NOTICED AT OFFSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME TO BODY MOUNTING/REAR OF TOWING EYE AREA
REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MOUNTING PLATES CORRODED.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/sr back plate corroded.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/sr backplate rusty.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
o/sr backplate rusty.
Exhaust baffles loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust baffles loose
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
centre exhaust silencer blowing slightley
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
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R285 CUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 120,660 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 R285 CUM, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R285 CUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 November 1997.
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