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P796 TAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 TAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 112,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 10,874 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes has been greased

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 26 May 2011 104,968 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2007 100,030 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on power steering pipes.

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2006 99,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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P796 TAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P796 TAB, 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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P796 TAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P796 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 TAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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