Vauxhall Monterey
From 403 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, caused 60 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 60 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 34 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 25 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 23 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 21 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 20 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 17 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 16 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.9% of Monterey failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £136.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 57.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Montereys tested had between 92,431 and 197,053 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 137,337 median miles, the Monterey has 0.027 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Monterey MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Monterey has a 62.5% MOT pass rate based on 403 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Monterey?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Monterey is body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, which caused 60 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Monterey at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Monterey is 137,337 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 92,431 and 197,053 miles.
Buying a used Monterey?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 62.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £136 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 35.9% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.