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P252 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,680 mi
Last recorded76,680 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,680 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lightly corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both inner sills and body mountings and floor pans lightly corroding.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and body mountings corroding.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

o/s front inner wheel arch bumper bracket corroded.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 76,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes at front located at o/s front inner wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe. (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front. (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

chassis and body mountings corroding.

front and rear suspension components corroding.

o/s front inner wheel arch bumper bracket corroded.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

body mountings corroding.

both inner sills corroding

chassis corroded but not seriously weakend.

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend.

Fail 26 May 2016 76,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

body mountings corroding.

both inner sills corroding

chassis corroded but not seriously weakend.

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front chassis corroding by front body mountings.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,032 miles

7 pin tow bar socket tested all okay and working.

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,993 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

7 pin tow bar socket tested all okay and working.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,047 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front chassis corroding.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

recommend wax oil underneth vehicle.

tow bar and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heat shield loose and rattling.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 55,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,898 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 48,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,231 miles

both front brake pads getting, recommend replacing.

both front wiper blades not clearing screen very well, recommend replacing.

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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P252 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P252 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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P252 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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