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R378 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,699 mi
Last recorded155,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 155,699 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 155,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2010 145,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 145,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 122,199 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 114,787 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2006 103,060 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 102,941 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,465 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 90,465 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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R378 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R378 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 R378 FKX registered?

R378 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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