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S559 FBB

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,422 mi
Last recorded129,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 FBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,422 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 129,410 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure BUMPER (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,357 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,357 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 129,292 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 121,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 114,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 106,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,006 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all metal pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,374 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 100,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,125 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 98,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 94,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,799 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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S559 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S559 FBB, 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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S559 FBB is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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