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R446 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,483 mi
Last recorded158,483 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 158,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One centre stop light bulb not working

Pass 27 Sep 2024 136,183 miles

Brake pipes secured by cable ties

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Sep 2024 136,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes secured by cable ties

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,511 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,108 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting defective

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2020 120,106 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi To the Proportioning Valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2019 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 109,398 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,252 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake just met requirements may require adjustments or repairs

outer sills covered not allowing full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

OUTER SILLS WHEEL ARCHES COVERED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 102,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE LINK PIPE AREA AT TIME OF TEST (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE SILENCER MOUNTING NUTS MISSING (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE JUST MET REQUIREMENTS MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIRS

OUTER SILLS WHEEL ARCH AREAS COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF PRESCRIBED AREAS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,418 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,369 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,744 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,549 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,089 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 49,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,037 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 45,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 41,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Number plates stuck on top of another set

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

Oil leak

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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R446 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R446 FKX, 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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R446 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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