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P446 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

201,766 mi
Last recorded201,766 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 201,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper corner insecure but unlikely to seperate

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 200,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 197,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 187,856 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 176,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 146,808 miles

Central Rear seatbelt removed

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 146,804 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 139,401 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 139,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside registration lamp lens missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front propshaft rear u/j worn

Nearside no.plate lamp lens missing but still illuminating no.plate

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 132,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front propshaft rear u/j worn

Nearside no.plate lamp lens missing but still illuminating no.plate

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,630 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 118,630 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,579 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,365 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing low (approx 2500 miles left)

passengers door mirror backing cracked but not leaving dangerous edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 93,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 82,826 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 82,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 60,364 miles

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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P446 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P446 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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P446 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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