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R332 VTW

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,341 mi
Last recorded158,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 VTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 158,341 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 154,978 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 154,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 148,677 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 148,677 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 144,592 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 141,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 141,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 138,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 138,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 135,425 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 135,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,292 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 152,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R332 VTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R332 VTW, 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 R332 VTW registered?

R332 VTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R332 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 VTW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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