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P652 BBV

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

White Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

280,722 mi
Last recorded280,722 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 BBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 280,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 280,715 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres on tread limit

Pass 3 Aug 2012 274,499 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes,pas pipes and at sill backs

initial play in nearside bottom ball joint

Fail 26 Jul 2012 274,494 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes,pas pipes and at sill backs

initial play in nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2011 271,747 miles

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

corrosion on fuel pipes,

Fail 3 Jun 2011 271,733 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2010 255,024 miles

initial play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2009 240,504 miles

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

initial play in offside bottom ball joint

Fail 23 Feb 2009 240,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

initial play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2008 224,314 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 224,312 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 207,036 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 202,374 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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P652 BBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in White with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P652 BBV, 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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P652 BBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 21 July 1997.

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