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R285 CUM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

155,511 mi
Last recorded155,511 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 CUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 155,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 152,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member at body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 145,283 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member at body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,336 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 141,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,036 miles

SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 136,019 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION VISIBLE IN MOST AREAS ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,980 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,971 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE FRONT FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OFFSIDE FRONT FRONT SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH AREA ADJACENT TO SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION IS SHOWING IN MOST AREAS ON VEHICLE

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED AT BASE

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,390 miles

GENERAL CORROSION SHOWING IN MOST AREAS ON VEHICLE.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,441 miles

CORROSION NOTICED AT OFFSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME TO BODY MOUNTING/REAR OF TOWING EYE AREA

REAR AXLE BUMP STOP MOUNTING PLATES CORRODED.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 132,368 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 129,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 125,987 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/sr back plate corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 122,558 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/sr backplate rusty.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 122,496 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/sr backplate rusty.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,161 miles

Exhaust baffles loose

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 119,162 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust baffles loose

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 119,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,708 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,916 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,757 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 107,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 103,312 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 103,312 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 103,113 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,885 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 97,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 91,657 miles

centre exhaust silencer blowing slightley

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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R285 CUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R285 CUM, 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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R285 CUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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