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P327 CNP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,120 mi
Last recorded173,120 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 CNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 173,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 170,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 167,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jun 2017 167,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 165,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion to front chassis rails

Pass 7 Jul 2015 162,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front chassis rail slightly corrodied

Pass 21 May 2014 158,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2014 158,878 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 154,769 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012
Fail 1 Jun 2012 145,153 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside cv gaiter slightly perished

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Jun 2011 138,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 138,586 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 129,365 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 129,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres unevenly worn.

Both outer cv boots perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both front wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 122,800 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 114,349 miles

water in o/s headlamp. rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,925 miles

both front tyres wearing low

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?

Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
4,011
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,634
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,471
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,397
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
position lamp(s) not working 1,273
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P327 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 120,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Monterey fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P327 CNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monterey typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P327 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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