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S8 VXL

2004 Vauxhall Monaro

Blue Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Monaro59,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,465 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,770 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,971 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 46,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,341 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s handbrake slightly poor

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,235 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,223 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 43,195 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40zr18 91y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,594 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,574 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2010 26,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mounting broken

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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S8 VXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro in Blue with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 59,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S8 VXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S8 VXL registered?

S8 VXL is a 2004 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is S8 VXL safe to buy?

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