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FM56 VAV

2007 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,618 mi
Last recorded91,618 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Monaro42,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 91,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,026 miles

Front exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2023 88,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,777 miles

Both rear inner sills corroding

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside front lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

PAS rack weeping

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,316 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 75,198 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,990 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,890 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 57,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,255 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,136 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,423 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall tear.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut and inner sidewall small lump advise replace.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,155 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear brake disc's corroded slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,527 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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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FM56 VAV is a 2007 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 42,454 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 FM56 VAV, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FM56 VAV is a 2007 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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