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P597 RWU

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

White Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

237,292 mi
Last recorded237,292 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 RWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 237,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 237,204 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 237,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 231,488 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 231,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Aug 2006 225,665 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 225,665 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 217,350 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 217,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P597 RWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in White with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P597 RWU, 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 P597 RWU registered?

P597 RWU is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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