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R626 WEW

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,605 mi
Last recorded119,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 WEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 119,605 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 105,231 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 105,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 97,125 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 97,125 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2006 94,500 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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R626 WEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R626 WEW, 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 R626 WEW registered?

R626 WEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R626 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 WEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R626 WEW have outstanding finance?

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