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GK55 VMU

2005 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro52,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 VMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 60,566 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,813 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,910 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,191 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,271 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 44,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,280 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,502 miles

rear discs corroded on inner edges gear selection sloppy

Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,502 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs corroded on inner edges gear selection sloppy

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,439 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 27,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,098 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 23,098 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GK55 VMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 52,800 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 GK55 VMU, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GK55 VMU registered?

GK55 VMU is a 2005 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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