CarVerify

Free Car Check

R648 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3095cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,948 mi
Last recorded180,948 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 180,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all little rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2020 180,811 miles

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 Dec 2019 174,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 174,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 153,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced little movement in anti roll bar rubber bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 153,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing centre (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front subframe mount perrished

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

Offside Front subframe mount perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 138,058 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Oct 2016 127,458 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Steering column shaft has slight end float shaft from steering box (2.1.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2016 127,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner D bush's (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Steering column shaft has slight end float shaft from steering box (2.1.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 101,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 95,673 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs in poor condition

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight windscreen damage outside swept area.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,334 miles

Front and rear brake discs and pads worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 73,794 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 68,214 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,592 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,339 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
Full Vauxhall Monterey reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R648 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R648 TBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R648 TBM?

You can check the full history of R648 TBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R648 TBM registered?

R648 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R648 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R648 TBM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R648 TBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R648 TBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.