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P880 HOC

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP880 HOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 163,510 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Sep 2013 159,870 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 153,264 miles

front body mounts corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 145,658 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 145,658 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 137,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 129,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 118,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 90,859 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 90,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f bump stop missing

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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P880 HOC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P880 HOC, 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 P880 HOC registered?

P880 HOC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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