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S771 VYA

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,486 mi
Last recorded93,486 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,486 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 81,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,108 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 76,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 70,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 51,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,367 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 35,945 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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S771 VYA is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S771 VYA, 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 S771 VYA registered?

S771 VYA is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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