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P790 EVR

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,783 mi
Last recorded130,783 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 EVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 130,783 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 130,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2017 130,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 129,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2013 124,293 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 124,239 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust system in poor condition . Rear tail pipe missing

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 122,751 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 122,751 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 119,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 116,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 116,588 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,355 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,934 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 108,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 103,846 miles

Rear 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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P790 EVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P790 EVR, 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 P790 EVR registered?

P790 EVR is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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