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P818 UNK

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,432 mi
Last recorded200,432 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 200,432 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs corroded in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2011 187,617 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL JUST VISIBLE - 1Lt level still low

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

general oil leaks

o/s rear step mounting corroded

o/s/f brake disc scored

plastic sill covers

rear axle pinion oil seal leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 187,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL JUST VISIBLE - 1Lt level still low

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer -- lsd

general oil leaks

o/s rear step mounting corroded

o/s/f brake disc scored

plastic sill covers

rear axle pinion oil seal leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 170,224 miles

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

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

engine oil leak

o/s/f trye worn on inner edge

o/s/r entry step fixing insecure

plastic sill covers

vehicle presented for test in a dirty condition under body

Pass 14 Sep 2010 170,224 miles

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd

engine oil leak

o/s/f trye worn on inner edge

o/s/r entry step fixing insecure

plastic sill covers

vehicle presented for test in a dirty condition under body

Pass 2 Oct 2009 151,801 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underside surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre perished

oil level low

rear differential damp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 136,226 miles

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

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

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

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

general oil leaks

plastic sill covers

Fail 8 Oct 2008 136,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

brake test carried out by decelerometer - lsd rear axle

general oil leaks

plastic sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2007 116,394 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight imbalance to front brake operation

Fail 17 Sep 2007 116,394 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

slight imbalance to front brake operation

Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,425 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

drake test carried out by decelerometer - diff lock

rear wiper blade poor

tow bar ball insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2006 93,425 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

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

drake test carried out by decelerometer - diff lock

rear wiper blade poor

tow bar ball insecure

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
Full Vauxhall Monterey reliability report

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P818 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P818 UNK, 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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P818 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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