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R737 VAW

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

232,060 mi
Last recorded232,060 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 VAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 232,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general rust underside vehicle

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 229,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rust underside vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2019 227,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear chassis rusty

general rust underside vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2018 226,326 miles

front brake hose ferrels slight rusty

general rust underside vehicle

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusty

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Dec 2016 224,101 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor corrosion to the front of the chassis and suspension

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 224,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Fouling on driveshaft (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Minor corrosion to the front of the chassis and suspension

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides across the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 223,570 miles

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

Minor corrosion to front chassis

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 223,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Minor corrosion to front chassis

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 221,841 miles

engine oil leak

general rust under vehicle

nsr brake pipe rusty

rear c oil springs rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2014 221,841 miles

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

engine oil leak

general rust under vehicle

nsr brake pipe rusty

rear c oil springs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 220,018 miles

Oil leak

front pas pipe damp

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank rusty

play in both front bearings

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusted

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2013 220,018 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front pas pipe damp

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank rusty

play in both front bearings

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

rear coil springs rusted

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 213,263 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust heatshield loose

front pads worn

handbrake travel

movement in front bearings

osf inner cv boot spitt

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2010 198,476 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads worn

front chassis rusted

handbrake travel

movement in both front headlamps

movement in both rear bearings

movement in nsf wheel bearing

osf inner cv boot splitt

osf wiper blade rubber splitt

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 198,383 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel

movement in both front headlamps

movement in both rear bearings

movement in nsf wheel bearing

osf inner cv boot splitt

osf wiper blade rubber splitt

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs rusted

Oil leak

front brake pads worn

front chassis rusted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 190,425 miles

both front cv boots splitting

engine and gearbox oil leak

movement in nsf wheel bearing

movement in steering column

rear coil springs rusty

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 26 Jun 2009 190,425 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

both front cv boots splitting

engine and gearbox oil leak

movement in nsf wheel bearing

movement in steering column

rear coil springs rusty

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 6 May 2008 175,840 miles

both front cv boots splitting

movement in front steering arms

osf tyre on limit

play in both front bearings

Fail 2 May 2008 175,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front cv boots splitting

movement in front steering arms

osf tyre on limit

play in both front bearings

Pass 15 Nov 2006 155,517 miles

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

Oil leak

play in both front w/bearings †n/s/f inner c.v.boot split

Pass 14 Oct 2005 136,782 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 136,717 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R737 VAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R737 VAW, 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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R737 VAW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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