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R182 JAR

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,583 mi
Last recorded134,583 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 JAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2010 134,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 129,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 125,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

downpipe flexi possibly leaking on exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2007 106,469 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f headlamp slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2006 99,378 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 89,803 miles

Long handbrake travel. †Surface corrossion on rear brake discs only just acceptable. †Inner edge of O/S/F tread only just legal.

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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R182 JAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R182 JAR, 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 R182 JAR registered?

R182 JAR is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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