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C11 FTF

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,031 mi
Last recorded171,031 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 171,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 171,031 miles

Nearside Front 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 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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,293 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 137,994 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 137,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 128,935 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,952 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear bumper corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2007 111,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 109,268 miles

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

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

WOULD RECOMMEND FRONT BRAKE INSPECTION NEXT SERVICE.

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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C11 FTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C11 FTF, 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 C11 FTF registered?

C11 FTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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The MOT history for C11 FTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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