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R899 CVV

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,277 mi
Last recorded193,277 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 CVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 193,277 miles

Exhaust system adequately supported but wedged onthe vehicle chassis

Fluid leak around gearbox

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 193,277 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake warning light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system adequately supported but wedged onthe vehicle chassis

Fluid leak around gearbox

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre flat

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 180,460 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ALL SUPENSION - BRAKE - STEERING COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 28 Jun 2012 180,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ALL SUPENSION - BRAKE - STEERING COMPONENTS SHOWING CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 27 May 2011 174,097 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES AND MOST SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 168,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 163,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 157,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 153,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 144,484 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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R899 CVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R899 CVV, 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 R899 CVV registered?

R899 CVV is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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