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P393 NKN

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,698 mi
Last recorded98,698 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 NKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,095cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 98,698 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 88,777 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 88,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,654 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 62,654 miles

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

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

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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P393 NKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,095cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P393 NKN, 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 P393 NKN registered?

P393 NKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P393 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P393 NKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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