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P445 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,032 mi
Last recorded126,032 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,032 miles

front prop shaft advise

Fail 16 Aug 2013 126,013 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front prop shaft advise

Fail 2 Aug 2012 122,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 122,736 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,428 miles

front prop shaft advise

Pass 5 Aug 2010 115,611 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 115,602 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front prop shaft advise

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,422 miles

front propshaft advise

o/s/f door hinge damage

tow bar bkt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 100,257 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 100,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,357 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 80,357 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)

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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P445 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P445 WAB, 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 P445 WAB registered?

P445 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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