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P306 DAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

208,627 mi
Last recorded208,627 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 208,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 201,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 192,908 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 181,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 170,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 160,554 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,091 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 120,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 113,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 94,998 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 86,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,813 miles

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

wipers begining to split but clearing screen at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2007 81,659 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,652 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P306 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P306 DAB, 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 P306 DAB registered?

P306 DAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P306 DAB safe to buy?

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