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R654 CHE

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,954 mi
Last recorded114,954 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 CHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,954 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 114,953 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,012 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING RUSTY ON BRAKING SURFACES

Fail 21 Nov 2017 106,007 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded CENTER FURREL (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENS DAMAGED (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FEATHERED ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING RUSTY ON BRAKING SURFACES

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 100,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 98,007 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,177 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 97,165 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,710 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,710 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 94,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,556 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 94,556 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 7 May 2010 94,384 miles

offside front tyre cracking on wall

Fail 3 Jun 2009 93,794 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 84,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 80,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 76,715 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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R654 CHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R654 CHE, 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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R654 CHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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