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V8 HSU

2007 Vauxhall Monaro

Silver Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Monaro42,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 87,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 86,996 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 81,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center to rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr/osr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,052 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 81,052 miles

Emissions not tested emissions test aborted due to vehicle overheating. emission values were all outside specified limits at the time of aborting the emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,066 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,720 miles

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut on the inner sidewall of the o/s/f tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2013 66,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

cut on the inner sidewall of the o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,085 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,156 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 93,461 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON WEAR BAR INDICATORS

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

SURFACE CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE DISCS

Pass 6 Feb 2010 44,783 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 44,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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V8 HSU is a 2007 Vauxhall Monaro in Silver with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 42,454 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 HSU, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 HSU is a 2007 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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