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P770 LHL

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,705 mi
Last recorded156,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 LHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2009 156,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2009 156,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2008 144,257 miles

exhaust joints rusty

fuel tanke has fuel stans

outer cv boots have deep age cracks

rear brake pads poss low

rear wheels tight to turn

rust blisters on chassis and cross members

Fail 7 Jan 2008 144,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust joints rusty

fuel tanke has fuel stans

outer cv boots have deep age cracks

rear brake pads poss low

rear wheels tight to turn

rust blisters on chassis and cross members

slight play in front wheel bearings and steering joints

Pass 20 Dec 2006 130,486 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r seat missing

Pass 9 Jan 2006 119,895 miles

rear chassis over axle rusty

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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P770 LHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P770 LHL, 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 P770 LHL registered?

P770 LHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P770 LHL safe to buy?

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