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P585 NNB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,104 mi
Last recorded114,104 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 NNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,104 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 114,104 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine/gearbox no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 9 Oct 2010 105,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 97,247 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 97,247 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 88,578 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 88,578 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,704 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 80,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 70,316 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 70,316 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

possible fuel leak on tank

Pass 13 Oct 2005 62,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight pedal travel and sponginess brake efficiency OK

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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P585 NNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P585 NNB, 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 P585 NNB registered?

P585 NNB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P585 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 NNB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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