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R173 VAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,282 mi
Last recorded164,282 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 164,282 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 160,472 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front metal brakepipes have surface corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2013 160,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 160,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

exh corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 151,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 141,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 134,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 130,341 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 124,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 118,885 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 118,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,204 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 105,204 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 96,154 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 96,154 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R173 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R173 VAB, 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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R173 VAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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