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P74 LAC

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,511 mi
Last recorded198,511 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 LAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 198,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 198,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 183,346 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 174,476 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 174,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 165,480 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 154,446 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 144,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 132,269 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 120,724 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 110,007 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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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P74 LAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P74 LAC, 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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P74 LAC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P74 LAC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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