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V8 VBJ

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Blue Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,243 mi
Last recorded49,243 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,243 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,936 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

driver's wiper blade deteriorated

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,217 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 45,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,453 miles

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

all four tyres old and cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 40,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,962 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,957 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2009 32,734 miles

both front to rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,230 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)

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 VBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Blue with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 VBJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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