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R514 MUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2006
Fail 24 Apr 2006 99,249 miles

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

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

advise condition of both front tyres (uneven wear) only just legal

advise condition of o/s/f bottom ball joint

advise condition of rear brake pads

advise security of rear bumper

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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R514 MUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R514 MUY, 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 R514 MUY registered?

R514 MUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R514 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 MUY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R514 MUY have outstanding finance?

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