MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both front shock absorbers slightly damp
both front wheel bearings slight play
centre exhaust box slight blow
front number plate starting to discolour
offside rear lower light lense small crack
offside rear tyre getting close to legal limit
second row of rear seats not in use at time of test
slight oil leak from engine
small stone chips in front windscreen
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
Based on 37,821 MOT tests across 4,011 vehicles.
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R778 LDY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 R778 LDY, 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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R778 LDY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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