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MAZ 7878

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Green Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,063 mi
Last recorded136,063 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 7878
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 136,063 miles

All Rubber body mountings Perished.

Chassis corroded front and rail.

Exhaust fouling Torsion arm Nearside front.

Front Propshaft missing.

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

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

Offside rear body mounting to chassis excessively corroded.

Offside rear handbrake lazy in operation.

Rear Propshaft damper split.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Tempary repair to offside rear light cluster.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 135,903 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All Rubber body mountings Perished.

Chassis corroded front and rail.

Exhaust fouling Torsion arm Nearside front.

Front Propshaft missing.

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

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

Offside rear body mounting to chassis excessively corroded.

Rear Propshaft damper split.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Tempary repair to offside rear light cluster.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 125,018 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 114,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 110,141 miles

both front brake hose ferrules are slightly split

the exhaust system is in poor condition

the front and rear brake pads are near to the limit

the front number plate is cracked

the rear wiper blade is split

Fail 5 Jul 2006 110,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f flexible hose ferrules are slightly corroded.

the exhaust back box and centre section has deteriorated.

the front brake pads are wearing thin.

the front number plate is cracked.

the rear brake pads are wearing thin.

the rear wiper is split.

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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MAZ 7878 is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Green with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MAZ 7878, 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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MAZ 7878 is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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