MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
exhaust condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms and mountings front and rear and chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded at rear
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms and mountings front and rear and chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel pipes corroded at rear
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc body mounts /chassi / inner sills (2.4.A.3)
both headlights poor beam pattern
exhaust corroded
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc body mounts /chassi / inner sills (2.4.A.3)
both headlights poor beam pattern
exhaust corroded
fuel lines corroded near rear
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 near front (3.6.B.2c)
fuel lines corroded near rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
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R871 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 120,660 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 R871 RKW, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R871 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 August 1997.
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