MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,174 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Chassis is showing signs pf corrosion needs attention or it will get worse
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Upper Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P899 VDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P899 VDS, 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 P899 VDS registered?
P899 VDS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P899 VDS safe to buy?
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