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M222 ASH

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,975 mi
Last recorded154,975 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 ASH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 154,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 158,011 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 158,011 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 157,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 154,850 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2005
Fail 27 Jun 2005

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M222 ASH is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M222 ASH, 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 M222 ASH registered?

M222 ASH is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is M222 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M222 ASH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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