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R389 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,372 mi
Last recorded188,372 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 188,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 175,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 161,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 145,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 145,089 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 131,864 miles

4 wheel drive showing on instrument panel though vehicle is in 2 wheel drive

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

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

Oil leak

front prop shaft removed

low effort nearside park brake

offside front brake pipes corroded

offside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure and leaking grease

tow bar wiring insecure and damaged, with bare wires showing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 131,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

4 wheel drive showing on instrument panel though vehicle is in 2 wheel drive

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning lamp lit

front prop shaft removed

low effort nearside park brake

nearside washer poor

offside front brake pipes corroded

offside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure and leaking grease

tow bar wiring insecure and damaged, with bare wires showing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 125,995 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 125,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,582 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 118,582 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 110,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 110,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front prop shaft removed

small split in offside wiper blade

Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 85,870 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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R389 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R389 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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R389 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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