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R901 FWR

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,310 mi
Last recorded174,310 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 FWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 174,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 161,086 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 160,945 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 149,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 138,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 134,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 129,720 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 126,867 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 123,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 118,479 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 110,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 99,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 88,823 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 88,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R901 FWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R901 FWR, 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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R901 FWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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