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P394 SNM

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,463 mi
Last recorded188,463 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 SNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 188,463 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 161,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 141,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

alarm flashing indecators with door open???????????

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 134,912 miles

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

crossmember at rear of gear box outer mountings starting to perish

engine has oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 134,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

crossmember at rear of gear box outer mountings starting to perish

engine has oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 129,738 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 120,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,912 miles

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

oil leak rear main seal

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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P394 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P394 SNM, 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 P394 SNM registered?

P394 SNM is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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