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P957 UNK

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,964 mi
Last recorded121,964 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 UNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 121,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 120,322 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 120,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,293 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 91,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,990 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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P957 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P957 UNK, 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 P957 UNK registered?

P957 UNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P957 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 UNK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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