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Vauxhall Monterey

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 3,059 cc

R790 XSWMOT history

R790 XSW is a blue diesel Vauxhall Monterey first used on 13 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,582 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 XSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Monterey
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,059 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 XSW was last recorded at 112,582 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,870 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,712 miles
Average per year
3,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,582 miles
  • 2025 – 110,870 miles
  • 2024 – 108,945 miles
  • 2023 – 108,892 miles
  • 2022 – 104,521 miles
  • 2021 – 97,834 miles
  • 2020 – 93,576 miles
  • 2019 – 90,618 miles
  • 2018 – 89,009 miles
  • 2017 – 87,540 miles
  • 2016 – 85,371 miles
  • 2015 – 83,549 miles
  • 2014 – 83,484 miles
  • 2013 – 80,889 miles
  • 2012 – 79,049 miles
  • 2011 – 76,409 miles
  • 2010 – 71,424 miles
  • 2009 – 66,589 miles
  • 2008 – 62,914 miles
  • 2007 – 57,471 miles
  • 2006 – 51,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,582 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,582 miles (+1,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,582 miles
    Test number
    948948836946
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass110,870 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,870 miles
    Test number
    657148654909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,865 miles (+1,920)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    726176719233
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,945 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,945 miles
    Test number
    760200319888
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc back plate missing

  5. Fail108,892 miles (+4,371)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    563822579326
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc back plate missing

  6. Pass104,521 miles (+126)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,521 miles
    Test number
    352451568243
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp taped
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lamp inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back plate missing

  7. Fail104,395 miles (+6,561)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    250030019936
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box slight leak and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp taped
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lamp inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back plate missing

  8. Pass97,834 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    127708782776
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lense repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inop

  9. Fail97,833 miles (+4,257)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    393986418968
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r light lense repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inop

  10. Pass93,576 miles (+201)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,576 miles
    Test number
    590504178221
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail93,375 miles (+2,757)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    849282606368
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass90,618 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,618 miles
    Test number
    545535841198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,009 miles (+1,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,009 miles
    Test number
    163027246230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and back suspension rusty

  14. Pass87,540 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    862150561064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    571553922623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail85,371 miles (+1,822)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    304242447554
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass83,549 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    759190075126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass83,484 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    248440574130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,428 miles (+2,539)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    229995564438
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass80,889 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,889 miles
    Test number
    107907653130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,049 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,049 miles
    Test number
    108649542162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,409 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,409 miles
    Test number
    488971951156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,424 miles (+4,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,424 miles
    Test number
    932705540199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing inside edge

  24. Pass66,589 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,589 miles
    Test number
    251792849445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,914 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    883316664269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,471 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    252094747424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,418 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    121986646104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,337 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    842822546162
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about R790 XSW

Does R790 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R790 XSW is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R790 XSW?
The MOT on R790 XSW is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R790 XSW done?
R790 XSW was recorded at 112,582 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,111 miles a year.
Has R790 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 XSW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R790 XSW 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 R790 XSW find?
R790 XSW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc slightly pitted, and 2 more.

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