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R365 OCD

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,498 mi
Last recorded123,498 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 OCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 123,498 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

some corrosion and welding repairs noted on chassis

Fail 11 Dec 2024 123,487 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at steering box mount at various points (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

general corrosion of all chassis and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,693 miles

noted corrosion on outer bodywork

slight play in steering column mechanism

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,766 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTERS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,216 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,801 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 72,575 miles

All discs corroded

Front brake pipes heavily greased

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 72,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All discs corroded

Front brake pipes heavily greased

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 71,895 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,879 miles

nearside front flexi hose end corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,688 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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R365 OCD 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 R365 OCD, 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 R365 OCD registered?

R365 OCD is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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