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P630 MVM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP630 MVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,520 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 96,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 91,036 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underside of vehicle and chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 85,302 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 85,032 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 79,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,030 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 73,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,105 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,262 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 15 Apr 2008 64,262 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,694 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P630 MVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P630 MVM, 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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P630 MVM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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