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26 HKM

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

95,240 mi
Last recorded95,240 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 HKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 92,400 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 88,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 86,308 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,128 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,734 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,350 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 76,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,619 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,767 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,144 miles

NSF tyre outer sidewall marked

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 66,278 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,628 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,393 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,120 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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26 HKM is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 121,170 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 26 HKM, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 26 HKM registered?

26 HKM is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is 26 HKM safe to buy?

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