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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Monterey. Check any Monterey by registration number below.

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64.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-17.4%

vs Vauxhall Avg

6

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Monterey — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Monterey has an average MOT pass rate of 64.5%, which is 17.4 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This suggests the Monterey can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Monterey fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, exhaust system leaking or insecure. If you are preparing your Monterey for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Monterey, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Monterey performs at MOT across different model years.

1998

Based on 168 vehicles

54.8%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

38.3%

1997

Based on 58 vehicles

82.8%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1996

Based on 114 vehicles

55.3%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

36.8%

1995

Based on 74 vehicles

58.1%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.4%

Retest Rate

45.8%

1994

Based on 43 vehicles

62.8%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

34.5%

0

Based on 185 vehicles

73.5%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

147k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Monterey

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Monterey fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

36.8%
2

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

9.6%
3

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

6.0%
4

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

6.0%
Vauxhall Monterey Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

11.9%

Front Offside

10.1%

Front Nearside

10.1%

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See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Monterey

Vauxhall Monterey — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Monterey MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Monterey?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Monterey is 64.5% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Monterey?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Monterey are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (36.8%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (9.6%), Exhaust system leaking or insecure (6.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Monterey reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 64.5%, the Vauxhall Monterey is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Monterey?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Monterey?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Monterey: 147,167 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Monterey to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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