MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL MONTEREYs year 1999

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Pass percent:58.23%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL MONTEREY year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:1,015 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	163
Registration plate lamp issues	78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	66
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	30
Registration plate issues	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	163
Registration plate lamp issues	78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	66
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	30
Registration plate issues	29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL MONTEREYs year 1999

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