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P943 PJA

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Gold Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 PJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2012 117,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 98,722 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 91,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 81,760 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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P943 PJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Gold with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P943 PJA, 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 P943 PJA registered?

P943 PJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P943 PJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P943 PJA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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