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S240 JVV

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,269 mi
Last recorded111,269 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,269 miles

rear discs slighly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 111,269 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs slighly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2014 110,667 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near/side front bumper insecure

universal joint on front propshaft at gearbox end in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2013 107,960 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 107,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 105,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,715 miles

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

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 94,664 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 87,659 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,232 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 72,902 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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S240 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S240 JVV, 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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S240 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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