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P313 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,046 mi
Last recorded153,046 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 153,046 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 145,035 miles

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

off side front tyre is getting slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 139,254 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 139,254 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 135,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 131,689 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

chassis is corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2008 131,689 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

chassis is corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 125,895 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 125,895 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2006 120,420 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 120,382 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P313 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P313 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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What year was P313 XWP registered?

P313 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P313 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P313 XWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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