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R389 NUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,460 mi
Last recorded142,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 NUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 142,460 miles

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

brake pipes been presented for inspection to shiny steel 3/16th pipe apply plenty of presure and test

Fail 9 Mar 2011 142,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,081 miles

diff pinion slight leak

slight engine oil leak

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 129,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diff pinion slight leak

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,884 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 97,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 86,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 78,273 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 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R389 NUY, 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 R389 NUY registered?

R389 NUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R389 NUY safe to buy?

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