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P903 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 75,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,689 miles

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

offside doorstep insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,689 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside doorstep insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,875 miles

offside doorstep insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2014 72,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside doorstep insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,698 miles

nearside rear door step mounting corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear door step mounting corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,851 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 66,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 62,614 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 62,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 60,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,843 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear crossmembers have surface corrosion

play in top of steering collume

Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,833 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front and rear crossmembers have surface corrosion

play in top of steering collume

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,774 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE ON LIMIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

STONE CHIP IN SCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO CHASSIS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,251 miles

slight leak fron rear exhaust box

slight play in steering box

very strong advise stone chip in front screen

Pass 7 Nov 2005 49,571 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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P903 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P903 WAB, 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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P903 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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