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S779 ACP

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,347 mi
Last recorded108,347 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 ACP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,347 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion affecting rear underside of vehicle and associated parts

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 108,274 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Heavy surface corrosion affecting rear underside of vehicle and associated parts

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 98,982 miles

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

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

chassis dry and rusty in places

offside front driveshaft boot split

Fail 24 Aug 2011 98,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

chassis dry and rusty in places

offside front driveshaft boot split

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,655 miles

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

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

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

chassis dry and rusty

offside and nearside outer cv boots perished deeply but not leaking grease but advise will need replacement soon

rear brake pipes need more securely mounting

Fail 23 Aug 2010 92,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis dry and rusty

offside and nearside outer cv boots perished deeply but not leaking grease but advise will need replacement soon

rear brake pipes need more securely mounting

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,939 miles

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

chassis dry and rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

chassis dry and rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2008 78,046 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 64,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,208 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 57,544 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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S779 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S779 ACP, 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 S779 ACP registered?

S779 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S779 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S779 ACP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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