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R45 FOJ

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,535 mi
Last recorded105,535 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 FOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

slight underbody corrsion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,345 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 96,345 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,882 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to: body sills, floors, chassis, suspension, etc

Fail 12 Jul 2012 90,881 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion to: body sills, floors, chassis, suspension, etc

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chassis rails corroded at the front and rear of vehicle

dampness detected on fuel tank and filler pipe no visible leaks

front to rear metal brake pipes corrosion

nearside rear metal brake pipes behind rear axle corroded

plastic trims fitted to outer sills unable to inspect sills properly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,896 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 84,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 75,917 miles

Rear 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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R45 FOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R45 FOJ, 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 R45 FOJ registered?

R45 FOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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