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BIG 8547

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Blue Lpg 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8547
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 146,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,198 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 145,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 140,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 136,604 miles

slight leak from p.a.s rack

Fail 13 Feb 2018 136,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,765 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

long handbrake travel

Fail 23 Nov 2016 132,765 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,111 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 116,445 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 116,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,886 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,176 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split but clears screen

Fail 1 Oct 2011 81,773 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs have advanced cracking

front brake discs heavilly corroded

hand brake long travel

nsr and osr brake pipes starting to corrode

nsr brake caliper has damage to housing

osf wiper starting to split

rear brake discs heavily corroded inner edges

rear inner pads thin

slight exhaust blow rear joint

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,334 miles

both front brake discs heat cracked and corroded inner edges

rear brake discs heat cracked and inner edges corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,105 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 70,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 59,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 47,195 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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BIG 8547 is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Blue with a 5,667cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 BIG 8547, 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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BIG 8547 is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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