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L895 FFJ

1994 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,390 mi
Last recorded222,390 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Monterey131,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL895 FFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 222,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 216,399 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 207,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 198,933 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers, dust shields in poor condition/corroded.

rear chassis cross member (behind bumber) corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 198,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorbers, dust shields in poor condition/corroded.

rear chassis cross member (behind bumber) corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2013 191,629 miles

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

NSR light lens cracked

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear diff seal leaking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 191,219 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Diff seal leaking

NSR light lens damaged

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 185,112 miles

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

NSF tyre running close to anti-roll bar

NSR light lens cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2011 179,599 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NSR Tail light lens cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OSR bump pad missing

Oil leak

Rear Diff input seal leaking

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 175,223 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 175,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure

NSR position lamp lens cracked

OSR bump pad deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2009 171,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 167,980 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake lines painted with grease

gearbox leaking oil

rear chassis corroded

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Dec 2007 160,992 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 151,156 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?

Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
4,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,634
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,471
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
position lamp(s) not working 1,273
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L895 FFJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 131,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monterey fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L895 FFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monterey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L895 FFJ is a 1994 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 9 June 1994.

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