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R340 DTM

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,551 mi
Last recorded180,551 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 DTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 180,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 169,614 miles

all rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2008 169,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 158,999 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 158,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 143,228 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 143,221 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R340 DTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R340 DTM, 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 R340 DTM registered?

R340 DTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R340 DTM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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