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R457 PNP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,726 mi
Last recorded129,726 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 PNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 129,726 miles

play in steering column, oil leak from engine, slight play in steering box, slight play in both rear wheel bearings, slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Nov 2007 125,574 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 125,563 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front no plate delaminated

windscreen marked by wipers(borderline)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 119,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 116,780 miles

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

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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R457 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R457 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 R457 PNP registered?

R457 PNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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