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R430 JFD

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 JFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,324 miles

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

Corrosion on rear axle

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s & o/s front , n/s & o/s rear disc dust covers missing

N/s & o/s front,rear axle, ABS wiring brackets corroded

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 83,304 miles

Both front & both rear brake disc dust covers missing

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

Corrosion on n/s & o/s front and n/s & o/s rear ABS wires metal brakets

Corrosion on n/s & o/s front wishbones

Corrosion on rear axle

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,827 miles

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

Corrosion on rear axle

N/s & o/s front ABS wiring anchorage corroded

N/s & o/s front disc back plates missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,386 miles

Corrosion on o/s front disc dust cover

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

offside front disc front cover missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,637 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,811 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,779 miles

Full inspection not carried out to both rear seats and seat belts.

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 51,511 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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R430 JFD 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 100%.

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 R430 JFD, 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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R430 JFD is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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