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M18 HSV

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 73,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,274 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 72,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,213 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 68,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 66,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,669 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 52,654 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,150 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,150 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,534 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,002 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 43,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,584 miles

Exhaust noise slightly excessive due to baffles may need attention in the future.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,316 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,077 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 22,698 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,729 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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M18 HSV is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,785 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 M18 HSV, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M18 HSV is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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