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R871 RKW

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,604 mi
Last recorded224,604 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 RKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 224,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 222,070 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 24 Aug 2018 218,005 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms and mountings front and rear and chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 24 Aug 2018 217,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms and mountings front and rear and chassis front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 12 Jul 2017 213,983 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc body mounts /chassi / inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both headlights poor beam pattern

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2017 213,896 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc body mounts /chassi / inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both headlights poor beam pattern

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 200,915 miles

fuel lines corroded near rear

Fail 5 Jul 2016 200,853 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 near front (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines corroded near rear

Pass 7 Jul 2015 190,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 182,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 173,737 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 165,120 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 155,912 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 146,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 137,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 129,308 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,626 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 109,196 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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R871 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R871 RKW, 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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R871 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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