Vauxhall Monterey
Registered from 1994 to 1998.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1998 3.1 diesel. 15 of 47 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 67% | 10 |
| Body and structure | 60% | 9 |
| Brakes | 53% | 8 |
| Lights and electrics | 27% | 4 |
| Steering | 20% | 3 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 13% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A wheel bearing with excessive play
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 67% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 53% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Steering — 20% of its failures
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Exhaust and emissions — 13% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Emissions test unable to be completed
- Lights and electrics — 27% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 60% of its failures
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded