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P286 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 140,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 139,549 miles

engine tapping /under body corrosion / child seat fitted n/s rear unable to check / corrosion to rear brake disc surface / play in steering box /under body corrosion play in both front wheel bearings/hub

Fail 18 Mar 2008 139,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

engine tapping /under body corrosion / child seat fitted n/s rear unable to check / corrosion to rear brake disc surface / play in steering box /under body corrosion play in both front wheel bearings/hub

Pass 16 Feb 2007 136,711 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 136,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2006 130,504 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 130,241 miles

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

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

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

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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P286 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P286 CUY, 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 P286 CUY registered?

P286 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P286 CUY safe to buy?

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