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R630 XKL

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 XKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,926 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 70,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 70,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,754 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,736 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 70,651 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 70,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 70,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 69,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,863 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,128 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 66,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,643 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,676 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 56,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 52,642 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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R630 XKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R630 XKL, 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 R630 XKL registered?

R630 XKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R630 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 XKL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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