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T120 VFS

1999 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Monterey92,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT120 VFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,673 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,056 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 102,056 miles

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,020 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 89,999 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 84,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 79,816 miles

Slight lift in steering column

Fail 23 Apr 2007 77,833 miles

Cross axle rear brake pipe rusty

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

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 23 Apr 2007 77,833 miles

Cross axle rear brake pipe rusty

Slight free play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2006 71,799 miles

heavy advise brake pipes on rear axle very rusty!!,brake pipe along offside rear chassis leg rusty!. both front outer c.v gaiters becoming very weak!.oil leak

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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T120 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T120 VFS, 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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T120 VFS is a 1999 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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