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P458 KMS

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,451 mi
Last recorded75,451 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP458 KMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,451 miles

play steering box

rear brakes 23% imbalanced

rear wiperblade torn

n/s/f sidelamp cracked

o/s & n/s/f bumper mountings corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,364 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,416 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 41,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,392 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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P458 KMS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P458 KMS, 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 P458 KMS registered?

P458 KMS is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P458 KMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P458 KMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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