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R382 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,449 mi
Last recorded116,449 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 116,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,505 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,130 miles

Both rear tyre side walls cracked

Engine has oil leak

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,525 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,708 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 90,708 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,433 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,493 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc(s) worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,493 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) worn

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc(s) worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 73,354 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

Fail 9 Jul 2009 73,354 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,886 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,214 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 58,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 53,768 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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R382 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R382 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 R382 FKX registered?

R382 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R382 FKX safe to buy?

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