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P873 DAJ

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,690 mi
Last recorded145,690 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 DAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 145,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 145,688 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 143,745 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 143,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 143,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 136,061 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,611 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,504 miles

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

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

underbody sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,885 miles

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

advise underbody fully undersealed all over including brake pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2012 115,114 miles

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

underbody undersealed all over brake pipes etc covered

Pass 12 Sep 2011 107,452 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 94,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 87,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 80,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 72,379 miles

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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P873 DAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P873 DAJ, 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 P873 DAJ registered?

P873 DAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P873 DAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P873 DAJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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