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R385 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,302 mi
Last recorded191,302 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 191,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 188,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 187,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 186,180 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 186,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 184,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 182,743 miles

Front drive propshaft UJs worn

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 182,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working Wired to front for light switch (1.3.2b)

Front drive propshaft UJs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 171,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 171,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 16 Mar 2016 167,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Mar 2015 165,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 147,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 139,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 133,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 125,654 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Aug 2007 120,628 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 112,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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R385 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R385 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 R385 FKX registered?

R385 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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