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P251 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,153 mi
Last recorded169,153 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 169,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

under body and chassis and all suspension parts corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 169,153 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under body and chassis and all suspension parts corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 163,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 163,861 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

body mounting rubbers perished

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

front and rear pads getting thin

oil leak

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight wear in antiroll bar bushes

Fail 23 Aug 2012 144,448 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

body mounting rubbers perished

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2011 131,539 miles

corrosion to underside brake pipes & rear springs

os front upper ball joint boot split

slight plat front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Aug 2011 131,539 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to underside brake pipes & rear springs

os front upper ball joint boot split

slight plat front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2010 126,368 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 114,544 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 114,544 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 86,020 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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P251 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P251 XWP, 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 P251 XWP registered?

P251 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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