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R162 SAU

1997 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Monterey120,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 SAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 165,671 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 163,845 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 163,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 162,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 160,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear chassis corroed

Pass 22 Sep 2012 157,766 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 151,638 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 143,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

front chassis rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,661 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,557 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 118,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 110,157 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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R162 SAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R162 SAU, 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 R162 SAU registered?

R162 SAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R162 SAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 SAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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