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R649 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,800 mi
Last recorded104,800 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2020 104,800 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of chassis and body mounting (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gear box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gear box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing and mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper insecure o/s

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front body mounting rubbers badly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,980 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,889 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,929 miles

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

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

under side wax oiled.

Pass 30 May 2014 96,921 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front brake slight binding

nearside rear bump stop missing and mount corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 96,392 miles

all front metal brake pipes rusty

front bumper supports very rusty

vehicle underside very rusty

Fail 21 May 2013 96,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all front metal brake pipes rusty

front bumper supports very rusty

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 95,216 miles

front brakes worn/ binding slightly

metal brake components in offside front wheel arch rusty

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

vehicle chassis/ underside very rusty

Fail 28 May 2012 95,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brakes worn/ binding slightly

metal brake components in offside front wheel arch rusty

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

vehicle chassis/ underside very rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,193 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 85,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 78,908 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 72,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2006 66,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R649 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R649 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.

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R649 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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