1997 Vauxhall Monterey 3.2L Petrol · R285 CUM
1997 Vauxhall Monterey (3.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 155,511 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R285 CUM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 155,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R285 CUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Monterey (R285 CUM) between August 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
R285 CUM Mileage History
- 21/08/200691,657 mi
- 21/08/200797,885 mi+6,228 mi
- 29/08/200797,885 mi
- 18/08/2008103,113 mi+5,228 mi
- 03/09/2008103,312 mi+199 mi
- 03/09/2008103,312 mi
- 18/08/2009107,749 mi+4,437 mi
- 19/08/2009107,757 mi+8 mi
- 23/08/2010111,916 mi+4,159 mi
- 30/08/2011115,708 mi+3,792 mi
- 18/08/2012119,125 mi+3,417 mi
- 21/08/2012119,162 mi+37 mi
- 21/08/2012119,161 mi-1 mi
- 14/08/2013122,496 mi+3,335 mi
- 17/08/2013122,558 mi+62 mi
- 16/08/2014125,987 mi+3,429 mi
- 02/09/2015129,615 mi+3,628 mi
- 23/08/2016132,368 mi+2,753 mi
- 21/08/2017134,441 mi+2,073 mi
- 24/08/2018135,390 mi+949 mi
- 21/08/2019135,971 mi+581 mi
- 04/11/2019135,980 mi+9 mi
- 05/01/2021136,019 mi+39 mi
- 11/01/2021136,036 mi+17 mi
- 28/01/2022141,318 mi+5,282 mi
- 01/02/2022141,336 mi+18 mi
- 25/01/2023145,283 mi+3,947 mi
- 07/02/2024152,112 mi+6,829 mi
- 22/01/2026155,511 mi+3,399 mi
Average of roughly 3,288 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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