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R613 JFC

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,924 mi
Last recorded99,924 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 JFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 99,924 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,058 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,153 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 95,205 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 95,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,492 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 88,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 84,947 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008
Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006

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

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

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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R613 JFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R613 JFC, 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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R613 JFC is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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