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S509 EBB

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,372 mi
Last recorded109,372 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 EBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,372 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 109,372 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 101,152 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 97,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 96,988 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front y pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front y piece (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 95,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort reading 9 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front y piece (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,729 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,529 miles

chip in windscreen

uneven tyre wear o/s/f

Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle dirty

uneven tyre wear o/s/f

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,126 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 84,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,541 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,188 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 56,043 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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S509 EBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S509 EBB, 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 S509 EBB registered?

S509 EBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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