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P566 FBC

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,830 mi
Last recorded143,830 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 FBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,830 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres perished and starting to split

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly damaged bent (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 143,830 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front and near side rear tyres perished and starting to split

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly damaged bent (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,858 miles

All 4 tyres perished and starting to split

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust not connected

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 139,858 miles

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

All 4 tyres perished and starting to split

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust not connected

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,595 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,213 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,863 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 126,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 121,363 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch full of body filler and cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2012 121,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r wheel arch full of body filler and cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 113,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2010 112,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,270 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,075 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 84,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,790 miles

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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P566 FBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P566 FBC, 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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P566 FBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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