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R381 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 137,849 miles

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

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

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Apr 2015 137,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 137,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 137,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 137,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 13 Apr 2012 137,047 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

Fail 12 Apr 2012 137,047 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear light is slightly damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2011 136,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear light is slightly damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2010 125,845 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 121,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 116,416 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 116,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 104,071 miles

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

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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R381 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R381 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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R381 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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