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R743 LWP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 67,687 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 65,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 61,760 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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R743 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R743 LWP, 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 R743 LWP registered?

R743 LWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R743 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R743 LWP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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