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R213 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,533 mi
Last recorded112,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 112,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Jun 2008 112,531 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2007 109,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 109,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 99,532 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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R213 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R213 PUY, 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 R213 PUY registered?

R213 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R213 PUY safe to buy?

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