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R681 CNT

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

217,557 mi
Last recorded217,557 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 CNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 217,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

FULL UNDERSIDE CORRODED

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 214,711 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION NSR/OSR/OUTER ARCH LIGHT CORROSION

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF/OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 211,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 209,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 206,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 203,762 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mud covered (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 200,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 197,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 192,010 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 192,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 187,187 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 182,818 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 181,832 miles

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

corrosion to n/side front and o/side rear bump stops

Pass 19 Nov 2011 178,933 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 169,815 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 156,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 140,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 126,526 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 122,268 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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R681 CNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R681 CNT, 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 R681 CNT registered?

R681 CNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R681 CNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 CNT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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