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P233 XAT

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

76,866 mi
Last recorded76,866 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2007 76,866 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 76,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r light lens cracked(not showing white light to rear)

o/s/r tyre close to wear markers

rear chassis starting to corrode/outer layer flaking

slight freeplay on steering at wheel

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2007 76,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P233 XAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P233 XAT, 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 P233 XAT registered?

P233 XAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P233 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 XAT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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