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R41 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,988 mi
Last recorded125,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 125,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 125,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,115 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 108,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 100,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 92,120 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 92,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 82,539 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 82,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 72,783 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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R41 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R41 PNP, 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 R41 PNP registered?

R41 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R41 PNP safe to buy?

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