MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,641 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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 /
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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.
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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.
Is P492 WAB safe to buy?
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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