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R474 XWP

1998 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,305 mi
Last recorded206,305 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Monterey114,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 206,305 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 202,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 196,242 miles

corrosion to body, chassis & underside

Fail 2 Apr 2015 196,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

corrosion to body, chassis & underside

Pass 8 Jan 2014 189,312 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 179,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 176,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 168,247 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 168,247 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,779 miles

brake pipe securing clips missing

Fail 12 Sep 2009 157,741 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 147,414 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 147,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 136,622 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 136,621 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 125,551 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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R474 XWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 114,946 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 Monterey fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R474 XWP, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R474 XWP registered?

R474 XWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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