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AAZ 6914

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

223,219 mi
Last recorded223,219 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 6914
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 223,219 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 223,195 miles

Offside Rear bump stop mount rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2024 219,383 miles

Body-Rusty

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump Stop mounting rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 216,848 miles

Body Rusty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 212,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 209,104 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar squeak

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged slight leak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 207,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 203,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 6 Feb 2018 199,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 193,969 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 187,669 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 181,802 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 175,959 miles

advise corrosion to rear coil springs

advise slight oil leaks

advise some rear steel brake pipes corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2014 175,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

advise corrosion to rear coil springs

advise slight oil leaks

advise some rear steel brake pipes corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 170,393 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 170,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front brake disc wear

advise front tyre wear

advise rear exhaust box slight split

advise rear suspension coil springs corrosion

advise some corrosion to steel brake pipes across rear axle

advise some corrosion to underside

advise some play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Feb 2012 165,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 160,692 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 155,045 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 155,044 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 149,081 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,156 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 137,401 miles

slight play at front wheel bearings both sides.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 129,208 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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AAZ 6914 is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AAZ 6914, 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 AAZ 6914 registered?

AAZ 6914 is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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