MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does R120 VAU have outstanding finance?
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