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N123 VBU

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,873 mi
Last recorded111,873 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2009 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s sill

front wipers beginning to split

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2008 105,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 105,530 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front flexible hose furrule ends slight corrsion

both front to rear fuel lines slight corrsion

Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2007 92,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,927 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 87,927 miles

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

n/s/r tyre spliting slightly outer edge

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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N123 VBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel 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 N123 VBU, 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 N123 VBU registered?

N123 VBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N123 VBU safe to buy?

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