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R167 DGS

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 95,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,750 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 68,913 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 68,913 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 64,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 62,817 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 59,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,167 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,563 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 40,207 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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R167 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R167 DGS, 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 R167 DGS registered?

R167 DGS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R167 DGS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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