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V8 FDE

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Lpg 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,761 mi
Last recorded112,761 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 FDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,667cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 112,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,863 miles

Offside Front inner tyre wearing

Fail 22 May 2023 109,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner tyre wearing

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 23 May 2022 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 105,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 101,850 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 99,420 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,275 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 95,267 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,103 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 94,100 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 26 May 2016 86,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 86,849 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 79,845 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,883 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 59,883 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,174 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 45,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,361 miles

Both Rear Disc's Pitted And Corroded On Inside Edge's

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel high

Fail 19 Oct 2010 25,724 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,632 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 20,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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V8 FDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 FDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 FDE is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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