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R445 YPV

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,868 mi
Last recorded172,868 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 YPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 172,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 135,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror glass damaged but still provides good view to rear

Fail 23 Jun 2011 135,261 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

offside door mirror glass damaged but still provides good view to rear

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 107,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 83,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 78,258 miles

front prop rear u/j worn

Pass 25 May 2007 67,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,878 miles

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

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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R445 YPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R445 YPV, 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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R445 YPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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