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V8 VKR

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened above exhaust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened above exhaust and around subframe bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,126 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing rusted.......front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,044 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,510 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,916 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,910 miles

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

Front uneven tyre wear inside edge both tyres

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

both front brake hose connecters rusted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 53,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,943 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2013 26,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,177 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,107 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 10,365 miles

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 VKR is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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