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L90 PAD

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,186 mi
Last recorded76,186 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 PAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 76,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 74,970 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 74,685 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 73,386 miles

Nearside side step mounting corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 16 Dec 2021 72,970 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 nd row (7seater) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 71,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,115 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 67,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 59,890 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,718 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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L90 PAD is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L90 PAD, 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 L90 PAD registered?

L90 PAD is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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