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R324 XWR

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,498 mi
Last recorded142,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 XWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 142,498 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,372 miles

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

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 130,349 miles

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

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

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,137 miles

All tyre walls perished

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 121,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

All tyre walls perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 114,129 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 109,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 96,758 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 87,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 75,902 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 75,902 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2008 70,176 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT..........SLIGHT WEAR TO OFFSIDE FRONT/REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS...........VEHICLE UNDERSIDE BADLY CORRODED.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,588 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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R324 XWR is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R324 XWR, 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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R324 XWR is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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