MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,107 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
auxillary belt excessively deteriorated
front and rear chassis slightly corroded
offside side step missing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
fuel pipes excessively corroded
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Side-steps mounting brackets starting to corrode.
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R290 EOU is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R290 EOU, 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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R290 EOU is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R290 EOU safe to buy?
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