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M162 ONP

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Lpg 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,661 mi
Last recorded144,661 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 ONP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 144,661 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 144,580 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,745 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 122,575 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,878 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 115,869 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s handbrake effort lower than n/s but still above 16% limits at 18%.inspection and adjustment advised.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 108,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 108,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,408 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 91,434 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 91,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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M162 ONP is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M162 ONP, 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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M162 ONP is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 14 March 1995.

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