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R604 VCS

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,028 mi
Last recorded120,028 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 VCS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear bump stop missing

various body panels showing corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2013 120,021 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side rear bump stop missing

various body panels showing corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 115,071 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,896 miles

front propshaft joint [rear] worn ? advise new joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 96,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 90,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,201 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 76,781 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 76,642 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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R604 VCS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R604 VCS, 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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R604 VCS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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