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P289 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,297 mi
Last recorded198,297 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 198,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 188,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 178,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering fluid level just above minimum

Fail 17 Jan 2011 178,057 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering fluid level just above minimum

Pass 4 Jan 2010 164,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre worn to absolute limit

Pass 20 Jan 2009 160,707 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 160,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 154,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 154,000 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 149,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 131,300 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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P289 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P289 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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P289 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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