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P228 MAK

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,696 mi
Last recorded87,696 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 MAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 87,696 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 76,994 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 76,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,522 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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P228 MAK is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P228 MAK, 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 P228 MAK registered?

P228 MAK is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P228 MAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 MAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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