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P269 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,755 mi
Last recorded142,755 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 142,755 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No visible locking devices on calipers

Oil leak ()

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear stepsills (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both front slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Underside brake and fuel pipes covered in protective coating

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear chassis legs (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 142,733 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Oil leak

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside brake and fuel pipes covered with protective coating

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 137,129 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside rear chassis leg has been welded and undersealed

Oil leak

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside brake pipes covered in protective coating

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2014 137,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers

Offside rear chassis leg has been welded and undersealed

Oil leak

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside brake pipes covered in protective coating

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2013 130,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2013 130,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offeside rear fule pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 117,405 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offeside rear fule pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 116,752 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 116,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 115,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 115,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 114,715 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 112,839 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,601 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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P269 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P269 SNM, 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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P269 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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