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R206 GJL

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,361 mi
Last recorded175,361 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 GJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 175,361 miles

Rear wheel arches corroding but not yet holed, sharp or dangerous

under body corroding in various places

Pass 27 Aug 2018 173,851 miles

Various under body corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2017 171,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 160,983 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to rear arches

Pass 15 Aug 2015 146,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 146,488 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 144,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 142,921 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 140,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 137,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 135,283 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 132,314 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 105,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 128,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 121,104 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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R206 GJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R206 GJL, 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 R206 GJL registered?

R206 GJL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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