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PNG 14

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

243,754 mi
Last recorded243,754 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNG 14
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 243,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 243,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 243,647 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corrosion developing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 243,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 239,025 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 239,024 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 238,938 miles

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside Rear diff seal starting to leak

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

rear metal brake pipes strting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2015 230,822 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 230,822 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 217,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 206,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 17 Nov 2012 199,925 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 189,335 miles

chip in windscreen zone A

Fail 24 Oct 2011 189,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 18 Nov 2010 185,363 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 116,899 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 167,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 167,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 162,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 62,242 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 151,420 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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PNG 14 is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PNG 14, 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 PNG 14 registered?

PNG 14 is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is PNG 14 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PNG 14 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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