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R349 EOS

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,156 mi
Last recorded147,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 EOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2013 147,156 miles

advise slight play front lower shocker bushes advise slight lift in front upper balljoints

Pass 15 Feb 2012 142,079 miles

advise signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle advise slight play both front upper balljoints

Pass 9 Dec 2010 137,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 127,164 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corode

Pass 16 Dec 2008 119,833 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 113,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 107,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 99,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s driveshaft inner gator split

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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R349 EOS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R349 EOS, 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 R349 EOS registered?

R349 EOS is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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