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R466 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,493 mi
Last recorded48,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,493 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,492 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 46,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R466 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol 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 R466 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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What year was R466 FKX registered?

R466 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R466 FKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 FKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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