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S181 WGB

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,716 mi
Last recorded128,716 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 WGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 128,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 116,558 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 116,550 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,109 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,043 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,134 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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S181 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 92,518 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 S181 WGB, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S181 WGB registered?

S181 WGB is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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