1997 Vauxhall Monterey 3.2L Petrol · R685 BDC
1997 Vauxhall Monterey (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 69,634 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3165cc
R685 BDC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 69,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R685 BDC Mileage History
- 24/03/202565,703 mi
- 19/03/202669,634 mi+3,931 mi
Average of roughly 3,987 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R685 BDC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Monterey (R685 BDC) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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