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R994 DNC

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,202 mi
Last recorded78,202 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 DNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 78,202 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 77,087 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,696 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,476 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,150 miles

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades splitting

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,771 miles

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,772 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 37,588 miles

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 3 May 2006 33,495 miles

both front tyres worn away on edges strongly recommend new tyres

excess underseal on brake pipes

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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R994 DNC is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R994 DNC, 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 R994 DNC registered?

R994 DNC is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R994 DNC safe to buy?

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