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A16 MTA

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Maroon Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 131,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 131,425 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 125,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O.S. inner driveshaft boot split

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2011 125,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O.S. inner driveshaft boot split

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2006 120,251 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 120,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front and rear x members body mounts outriggers and c hassis legs

rear shocker covers corroded an d breaking

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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A16 MTA is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Maroon with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 125,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 MTA, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 MTA is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 November 1995.

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