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R65 TTP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

215,009 mi
Last recorded215,009 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 TTP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 215,009 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 211,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 204,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 193,929 miles

underbody corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2015 177,478 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 177,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 153,201 miles

both front inner cv gaiters heavily perished

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Oct 2014 152,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front inner cv gaiters heavily perished

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2013 140,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 140,570 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,718 miles

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split, nearside front lower ball joint worn, nearside front wheel bearing has play, offside front wheel bearing has slight play, front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2011 136,304 miles

steering column worn, centre seat belt frayed, both front chassis to body mounts worn, nearside steering idler worn, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2011 136,297 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering column worn, centre seat belt frayed, both front chassis to body mounts worn, nearside steering idler worn, nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, offside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2010 133,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 133,697 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 131,377 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres under inflated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 131,377 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres under inflated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 125,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 125,273 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 116,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 108,845 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 108,845 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 100,271 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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R65 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 R65 TTP, 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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R65 TTP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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