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V8 VTO

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Blue Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 70,986 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 70,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,242 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,012 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,865 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,428 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,247 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 54,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 51,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,356 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,145 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,141 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 35,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,697 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,513 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 VTO is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Blue with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VTO, 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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What year was V8 VTO registered?

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

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