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S839 JVV

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS839 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,621 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator pedal stiff,recommend attention

battery charging light on dash display

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorating

light corrosion to chassis and suspension components ,recommend underbody underseal

nearside rear number plate lamp outer lens missing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accelerator pedal stiff,recommend attention

battery charging light on dash display

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorating

light corrosion to chassis and suspension components ,recommend underbody underseal

nearside rear number plate lamp outer lens missing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 100,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp outer lens missing but not showing a white light to rear

on test drive for brake decelerometer test found transmission vibration possibly prop shaft joints dry,recommend grease joints where possible

Fail 18 Jul 2007 100,597 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear number plate lamp outer lens missing but not showing a white light to rear

on test drive for brake decelerometer test found transmission vibration possibly prop shaft joints dry,recommend grease joints where possible

Fail 21 Jul 2006 92,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside rear number plate light lens is missing!!!

Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise nearside rear number plate light lens is missing!!!

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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S839 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S839 JVV, 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 S839 JVV registered?

S839 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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