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S255 CVA

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 CVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp glass broken

Nearside Rear lens broken

Offside Front fog not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside inner and outer c v gaitors cracking

offside front inner and outer c v gaitors cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv gaitors starting to perish

Nearside Front headlamp glass holded

Offside Front cv gaitor starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mark yel;low (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv gaitors starting to perish

Nearside Front headlamp glass holded

Offside Front cv gaitor starting to perish

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Dec 2017 87,907 miles

corrosion around brake pipes by fuel filter under chassis

corrosion around front chassis

Pass 28 Dec 2016 87,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,698 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,461 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,086 miles

exhaust blowing

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 86,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

slight play in both front bearings

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,274 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,557 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2008 79,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,759 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 74,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 70,574 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS HARD TO SEE THICKNESS

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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S255 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S255 CVA, 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 S255 CVA registered?

S255 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S255 CVA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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