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P78 VVS

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 VVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,480 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust box heat sheild rattling

long hand brake traval

no check to boot seat belts no seats and buckels

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut in tyre

oil leak on gearbox

oil level low

slight oil leak on rear diff

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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P78 VVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P78 VVS, 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 P78 VVS registered?

P78 VVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P78 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P78 VVS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P78 VVS have outstanding finance?

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