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R565 VYB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,973 mi
Last recorded124,973 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 VYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 124,973 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,618 miles

Rear brake Bios Valve bracket rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,305 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 121,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 116,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 109,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

f/o/s tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 93,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,388 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 82,420 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 82,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 77,183 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 71,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 71,382 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 63,991 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,991 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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R565 VYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R565 VYB, 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 R565 VYB registered?

R565 VYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R565 VYB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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