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Vauxhall Monterey

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,165 cc

R446 BSXMOT history

R446 BSX is a blue petrol Vauxhall Monterey first used on 26 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
141,542 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 BSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Monterey
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,165 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 BSX was last recorded at 141,542 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,540 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,542 miles
  • 2025 – 140,692 miles
  • 2024 – 139,702 miles
  • 2023 – 138,435 miles
  • 2022 – 137,231 miles
  • 2021 – 135,271 miles
  • 2020 – 133,571 miles
  • 2019 – 131,888 miles
  • 2018 – 128,587 miles
  • 2017 – 126,081 miles
  • 2016 – 123,096 miles
  • 2015 – 119,450 miles
  • 2014 – 116,537 miles
  • 2013 – 114,241 miles
  • 2012 – 111,842 miles
  • 2011 – 108,256 miles
  • 2010 – 105,281 miles
  • 2009 – 101,512 miles
  • 2008 – 99,090 miles
  • 2007 – 94,191 miles
  • 2006 – 89,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,542 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    141,542 miles
    Test number
    863099922257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail141,540 miles (+848)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,540 miles
    Test number
    946543100918
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass140,692 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,692 miles
    Test number
    217875529314
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,702 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,702 miles
    Test number
    225240203044
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,435 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,435 miles
    Test number
    462379683992
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates ,[both sides {

  6. Fail138,433 miles (+1,202)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,433 miles
    Test number
    558992885384
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates ,[both sides {

  7. Pass137,231 miles (+1,960)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,231 miles
    Test number
    458538608049
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,271 miles (+1,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    829986257693
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass133,571 miles (+1,683)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    322682165179
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,888 miles (+3,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    131,888 miles
    Test number
    985632172203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,587 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,587 miles
    Test number
    751839378090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,081 miles (+2,985)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,081 miles
    Test number
    595584169545
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  13. Pass123,096 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    706498253596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail123,096 miles (+3,646)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,096 miles
    Test number
    368147297814
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass119,450 miles (+2,913)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,450 miles
    Test number
    568783975190
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass116,537 miles (+2,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,537 miles
    Test number
    446083494196
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass114,241 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    196900993129
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing unevenly

  18. Fail114,241 miles (+2,399)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,241 miles
    Test number
    136179483172
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wearing unevenly

  19. Pass111,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    515102082163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,842 miles (+3,586)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,842 miles
    Test number
    227402482137
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass108,256 miles (+2,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    108,256 miles
    Test number
    665070591177
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass105,281 miles (+3,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,281 miles
    Test number
    424466780171
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail101,512 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    203637799165
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass101,512 miles (+2,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,512 miles
    Test number
    831567499123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass99,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    210016398471
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail99,090 miles (+4,899)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    864926198157
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass94,191 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    94,191 miles
    Test number
    173478377010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,218 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    901270986057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,195 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    310644676030
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about R446 BSX

Does R446 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 BSX is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R446 BSX?
The MOT on R446 BSX is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R446 BSX done?
R446 BSX was recorded at 141,542 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,565 miles a year.
Has R446 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 BSX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R446 BSX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R446 BSX find?
R446 BSX passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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