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R330 MWP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Gold Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,686 mi
Last recorded165,686 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 MWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 165,686 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 165,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 157,756 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 157,724 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 150,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water pump leaking

rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2013 149,680 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water pump leaking

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2012 142,005 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 141,896 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 125,853 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 111,271 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 111,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,014 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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 93,014 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,548 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres are cracking on tread

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

chassis is slightly corroded in various places

oil leaks from transmission and rear diff

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 70,431 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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R330 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Gold with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R330 MWP, 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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R330 MWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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