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R435 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,659 mi
Last recorded118,659 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 118,659 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,487 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 114,938 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar corroded

front fog light damaged

nearside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear seats missing at time of test

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

drive belt cracked

front anti roll bar corroded

front head light wiper blades worn

nearside rear lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear seats removed at time of test

scratches around vehicle

steering colum has slight movement

stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,092 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

headlamp wiper blades worn to excess

light corrosion to all underside suspension components

nearside and offside chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slight damaged to outer sidewalls

offside front lower suspension arm bal joint dust boot starting to perish

radiator in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

rear seats removed at time of test

slight movement in steering column

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front outer roll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake pads worn

rear seats missing at time of test

stone chip in screen

Fail 17 Apr 2010 112,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front outer roll bar corroded

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake pads worn

rear seats missing at time of test

stone chip in screen

Fail 8 May 2009 109,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 109,455 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 100,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,007 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 89,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R435 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R435 OKX, 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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R435 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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