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R685 BDC

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,634 mi
Last recorded69,634 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 BDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 69,634 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all tyres starting to crack and perish

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,821 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 66,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 63,420 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 59,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,631 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,841 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,692 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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R685 BDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R685 BDC, 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 R685 BDC registered?

R685 BDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R685 BDC safe to buy?

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