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M161 PEP

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

211,388 mi
Last recorded211,388 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 PEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 211,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

body mountings slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded

front suspension arms slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

general corrosion to floor area and chassis rails

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 202,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

off side bump stop split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near rear side bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2011 202,305 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

off side bump stop split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near rear side bump stop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 194,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

auto transmission pipe leaking

Fail 24 Aug 2010 194,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

auto transmission pipe leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 180,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

baby seat fitted to offside rear seat

corrosion appearing on vehicle chassis

Pass 12 Sep 2008 167,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 152,600 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 141,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 141,106 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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M161 PEP is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M161 PEP, 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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M161 PEP is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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