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P33 SAN

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Gold Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,082 mi
Last recorded116,082 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 SAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2011 116,082 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 114,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,618 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 111,851 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 12 May 2009 111,851 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 98,799 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,946 miles

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

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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P33 SAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Gold with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P33 SAN, 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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P33 SAN is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P33 SAN safe to buy?

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