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P579 NOP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

221,109 mi
Last recorded221,109 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 NOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 221,109 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 221,109 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 217,741 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 217,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 213,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 211,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tape covering sharp edges on n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Oct 2021 208,969 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 208,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 205,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 200,141 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 194,792 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 194,792 miles

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 189,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 184,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 179,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 175,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 172,345 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 172,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 167,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 160,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 154,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 147,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 144,130 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 144,130 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 140,736 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 140,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 134,046 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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P579 NOP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P579 NOP, 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 P579 NOP registered?

P579 NOP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P579 NOP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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