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R747 KMJ

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,864 mi
Last recorded131,864 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 KMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 131,864 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 131,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 124,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 124,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 121,477 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

reverse gear poor

brake fluid toped up no leaks found at time of test.recommend further investigation

o/s/f tyre riht on legal limit wearing badly on inner edge must be replaced more or less immediately

Fail 9 Dec 2006 121,477 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

reverse gear poor

brake fluid toped up no leaks found at time of test.recommend further investigation

o/s/f tyre riht on legal limit wearing badly on inner edge must be replaced more or less immediately

Pass 7 Dec 2005 116,315 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 116,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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R747 KMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R747 KMJ, 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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R747 KMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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