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P855 TUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,013 mi
Last recorded137,013 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 TUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 137,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 137,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,500 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 117,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 108,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 99,166 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

head light mask/converters no altering patten at all fitted incorrectly

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,541 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2006 76,931 miles

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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P855 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P855 TUY, 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 P855 TUY registered?

P855 TUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P855 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 TUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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