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R374 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,879 mi
Last recorded179,879 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 179,879 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 178,722 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front inner c.v boot split

Nearside rear shock absorber showing signs of leaking

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

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

Offside rear light lense cracked and bumper slightly insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering joints

Pass 6 Jul 2010 171,224 miles

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

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing oil blowing out

Fail 6 Jul 2010 171,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

oil filler cap missing oil blowing out

Pass 28 Apr 2009 160,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 160,561 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 152,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 144,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

offside wiper blade partly split.

Fail 22 Dec 2006 143,094 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside wiper blade partly split.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 129,817 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 129,817 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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R374 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R374 FKX, 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 R374 FKX registered?

R374 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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