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P104 UUS

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,743 mi
Last recorded108,743 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 UUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,743 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2012 105,856 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 102,790 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 97,055 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 94,532 miles

All ball joint and track rod casings split

Front brake pads worn

Front chassis legs corroded

O/S/F bumper support corroded and holed

O/S/F wiper torn

Top steering column bush worn

Fail 28 Dec 2007 94,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All ball joint and track rod casings split

Front brake pads worn

Front chassis legs corroded

O/S/F bumper support corroded and holed

O/S/F wiper torn

Top steering column bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2006 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2006 90,282 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 84,484 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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P104 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol 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 P104 UUS, 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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P104 UUS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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