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R371 HGA

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Black Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,281 mi
Last recorded149,281 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 149,281 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 149,281 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,655 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 119,973 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 106,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 99,254 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 99,211 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

adv engine breathing to atmosphere

Pass 4 Jul 2005 84,618 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 84,618 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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R371 HGA is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Black with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R371 HGA, 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 R371 HGA registered?

R371 HGA is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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