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R28 PKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

197,042 mi
Last recorded197,042 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 PKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 197,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 190,713 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 182,327 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 178,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 175,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 164,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 153,251 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 139,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 128,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 121,095 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 120,985 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 109,350 miles

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

gear oil leaks

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2006 104,342 miles

slight gear box oil leak

slight power steering fluid leak off pipe from pump

slight rear dif oil leak

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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R28 PKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R28 PKX, 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 R28 PKX registered?

R28 PKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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