1998 Vauxhall Monterey 3.2L Petrol · R446 BSX
1998 Vauxhall Monterey (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 141,542 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R446 BSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 141,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R446 BSX Mileage History
- 13/07/2023138,435 mi
- 14/08/2024139,702 mi+1,267 mi
- 11/08/2025140,692 mi+990 mi
- 05/08/2026141,540 mi+848 mi
- 11/08/2026141,542 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R446 BSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Monterey (R446 BSX) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”.
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