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R547 TKJ

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,644 mi
Last recorded145,644 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 TKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2015 145,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded By Comp Valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 143,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

aux drive belt squealing under load,

nearside inner cv gator split

Pass 15 Nov 2013 137,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 130,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 124,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 122,561 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 118,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear tow barr checked for VOSA requirement for safe purpose

Pass 25 Oct 2008 117,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 110,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 93,723 miles

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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R547 TKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R547 TKJ, 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 R547 TKJ registered?

R547 TKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R547 TKJ safe to buy?

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