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R120 VAU

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,303 mi
Last recorded187,303 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 VAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 187,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 187,303 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 177,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 177,558 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 170,153 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 166,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 163,266 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R120 VAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel 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 R120 VAU, 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 R120 VAU registered?

R120 VAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R120 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 VAU 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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