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P940 UTM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP940 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 119,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported ALL REAR (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 116,966 miles

Front and middle exhaust deteriated and corroded

Front wheel bearings slight play

Near side front cv boot split

Offside and near side front to rear chassis slight corroded

Offside and near side inner sills corroded

Underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,966 miles

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

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

Front and middle exhaust deteriated and corroded

Front wheel bearings slight play

Near side front cv boot split

Offside and near side front to rear chassis slight corroded

Offside and near side inner sills corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 114,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,073 miles

front bottom arms corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 107,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 107,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 104,031 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 100,994 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,988 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 95,528 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 95,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 91,350 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 91,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 90,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P940 UTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P940 UTM, 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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P940 UTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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