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P93 ARY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,855 mi
Last recorded164,855 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 ARY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 164,855 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 162,310 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear arches corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 159,752 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body mounts slight corrosion

Offside Front body mount slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 159,750 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front body mounts slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front body mount slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2018 156,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear arches corroded

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 153,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 148,712 miles

rear arches have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 144,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 138,561 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 122,879 miles

vehicle underside rusty advie waxoil

Pass 25 May 2010 119,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 115,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 109,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 102,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 97,132 miles

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

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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P93 ARY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P93 ARY, 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 P93 ARY registered?

P93 ARY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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