1999 Vauxhall Monterey 3.2L Petrol · S551 FBB
1999 Vauxhall Monterey (3.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 162,586 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S551 FBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2024
- 162,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S551 FBB 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 1999 Vauxhall Monterey (S551 FBB) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6”.
S551 FBB Mileage History
- 15/06/2022158,547 mi
- 16/06/2023160,725 mi+2,178 mi
- 23/06/2023160,731 mi+6 mi
- 04/07/2024162,576 mi+1,845 mi
- 08/07/2024162,586 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,957 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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