CarVerify

Free Car Check

N108 DVV

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,734 mi
Last recorded225,734 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 DVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 225,734 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge,various rust under car,fuel pipes rusty,rear coil springs rusty,oil leak.front brake pipes rusty.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 214,786 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 214,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

emissions not checked due to broken exhaust.

various rust under car

Pass 17 Oct 2011 204,200 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges 245/70/16

engine oil level just over min

nail in offside rear tyre 245/70/16

Pass 14 Oct 2010 194,916 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outside edge.

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 194,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn outside edge.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 190,415 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 190,338 miles

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

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

Brake pipes covered in underseal

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 185,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 179,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 173,848 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 173,730 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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
Full Vauxhall Monterey reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N108 DVV is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N108 DVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N108 DVV?

You can check the full history of N108 DVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N108 DVV registered?

N108 DVV is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N108 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 DVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N108 DVV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N108 DVV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.