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J99 VXR

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Black Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,666 mi
Last recorded62,666 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,666 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front under body chassis has corrosion

Nearside headlamp has condensation

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,410 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rubber is also perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rubber is also perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 57,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 57,971 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded running front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 56,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber is split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubber is split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,695 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 51,486 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear steel brake pipes up to the flexi pipes showing signs of corrosion,part covered under offside floor pan (3.6.B.2c)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing Bearing rubber split ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator ()

Offside Front Fog light inop

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Heavy condensation but beam pattern clear (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 42,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads siezed (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light in-op

Fail 19 Dec 2014 41,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog light in-op

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,373 miles

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

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

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

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

all four wheels buckled

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 2 Dec 2013 40,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

all four wheels buckled

slight play in n/s track rod

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,489 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 37,318 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,369 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,298 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,954 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 23,415 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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J99 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Black with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J99 VXR, 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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J99 VXR is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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