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R621 EBX

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,353 mi
Last recorded214,353 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 EBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 214,353 miles

2 front body mountings corroded and holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower windscreen damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 209,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front body mounting corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 209,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged body to axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box not properly attached bolt missing (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front body mounting corroded and holed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 201,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded and holed

corrosion and holed right hand and left hand rear inner wheel arches (front off )

Fail 29 Oct 2018 201,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front body mounting corroded and holed

corrosion and holed right hand and left hand rear inner wheel arches (front off )

Pass 2 Nov 2017 194,204 miles

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

corrosion and holes by right hand front body mounting

corrosion and holes right hand inner sill (front)

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 31 Oct 2017 194,173 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill step (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion and holes by right hand front body mounting

corrosion and holes right hand inner sill (front)

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Nov 2016 186,600 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 186,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

water inside right hand head lamp

Pass 2 Nov 2015 175,558 miles

Offside head lamp image poor and water in lamp

bulge right hand rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 30 Oct 2015 175,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside head lamp image poor and water in lamp

bulge right hand rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2014 168,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small lump on right hand rear tyre side wall

Pass 1 Nov 2014 168,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

small lump on right hand rear tyre side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2013 159,370 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 159,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 155,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on chassie

Pass 21 May 2010 149,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 141,993 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,135 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 128,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on chassie

Pass 21 Feb 2006 120,118 miles

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

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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R621 EBX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R621 EBX, 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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R621 EBX is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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