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R883 BJO

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,263 mi
Last recorded105,263 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 BJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 105,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer’s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front, off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 105,263 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer’s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine.gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front, off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer’s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front, off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 96,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator not working Near side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer’s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front, off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends & ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front near side & off side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 91,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe ends & ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front near side & off side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Off side rear (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,123 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 80,251 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,985 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 71,571 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,569 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,919 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,940 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 50,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,126 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,596 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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R883 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R883 BJO, 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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R883 BJO is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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