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P492 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,641 mi
Last recorded178,641 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 178,641 miles

CORRSION ON CHASSIE RAILS / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING /

SUN STRIP / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST / EXHAUST CORRODING / CORRSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES / REAR DISCS CORRODING / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Fail 20 Feb 2012 178,443 miles

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

CORRSION ON CHASSIE RAILS / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

SUN STRIP / SLIGHT BLOW ON DOWN PIPE / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE / REAR DISCS CORRODING / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW /

Pass 12 Feb 2011 159,193 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 148,832 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 148,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 136,292 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 136,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 122,829 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 122,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 111,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 100,061 miles

Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P492 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P492 WAB, 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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What year was P492 WAB registered?

P492 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P492 WAB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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