1997 Vauxhall Monterey 3.1L Diesel · P316 CNP
1997 Vauxhall Monterey (3.1L, diesel). First registered 13/05/1997. Recorded mileage 169,249 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3059cc
P316 CNP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2023
- 169,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P316 CNP Mileage History
- 09/11/2021162,010 mi
- 08/12/2021162,091 mi+81 mi
- 10/12/2022169,248 mi+7,157 mi
- 21/02/2023169,249 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,632 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P316 CNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Monterey (P316 CNP) between November 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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