MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear lens slight damage
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp lens slight damage
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
brake fluid level low
fuel lines corroded in places
play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
steering tilt adjust has slight play
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
steering tilt adjust has slight play
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
steering tilt mechanism has slight play in it (steering column)
steering tilt mechanism has slight play in it (steering column)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
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N121 NTL is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 N121 NTL, 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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N121 NTL is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 14 February 1996.
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