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P451 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,875 mi
Last recorded207,875 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP451 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 207,875 miles

Front reg plate cracked

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti slip worn

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers

Fail 10 Aug 2015 207,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers

Front reg plate cracked

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

anti slip worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 201,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis both sides slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 201,193 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis both sides slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 194,978 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,686 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded not considered excessive

All under body brake pipes heavily greased

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside front bump stop missing

Nearside inner and outer constant volocity gaitors deteriated

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

Offside rear lamp broken but not an obligatory lamp

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 183,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

All under body brake pipes heavily greased

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside front bump stop missing

Nearside inner and outer constant volocity gaitors deteriated

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

Offside rear lamp broken but not an obligatory lamp

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 171,661 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

brake pipes over rear panel corroded; full inspection not possible

front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 171,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

brake pipes over rear panel corroded; full inspection not possible

front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 164,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 164,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 157,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

both wipers split but clearing screen ok.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 150,902 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 142,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 127,068 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 137,024 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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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P451 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P451 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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P451 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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