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P599 GHC

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,036 mi
Last recorded250,036 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 GHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 250,036 miles

Rear Tyres Perishing

Slight Corrosion To Brake Pipes

Slight Corrosion To Fuel Pipes

Pass 14 Jan 2013 245,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear brake pipes starting to corroded

both rear shock covers corroded

offside front seat belt frayed

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 14 Jan 2013 245,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

surface corrosion to rear chassis

offside front seat belt frayed

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear brake pipes starting to corroded

both rear shock covers corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 233,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 233,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 217,294 miles

Both front inner drive shaft boots split

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 200,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 187,668 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 176,970 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 156,501 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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P599 GHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P599 GHC, 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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P599 GHC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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