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R216 PUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,653 mi
Last recorded196,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 PUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 196,653 miles

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

Nearside bottom seem of sill is starting to sepperate

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside bottom seem of sill is starting to sepperate

under vehicle is dirty

Pass 8 Jul 2015 193,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rear pipe poor condition

nearside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 7 Jul 2014 192,556 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 190,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 174,077 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipe ends corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 169,233 miles

rear brake discs corroded

under bodty corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2011 169,229 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

under bodty corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 160,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 160,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 148,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 148,438 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 135,266 miles

blue lights facing front of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2007 122,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

disc pads not visible

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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R216 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R216 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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R216 PUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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