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R920 ORA

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,014 mi
Last recorded99,014 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 ORA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,014 miles

Engine oil leak

Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front Outer cv joint split but no ingress of dirt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,971 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front wheel bearings slight play

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,204 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,396 miles

N.S.R tyre perished/cracking

O.S.R tyre perished/cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,446 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 85,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 77,834 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 77,834 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise corrosion to front chassis rail

advise corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,069 miles

vehicle corroded underside

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,111 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,421 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 68,555 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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R920 ORA is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R920 ORA, 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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R920 ORA is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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