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N148 BNP

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 BNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,405 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 118,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,071 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Play in steering box

Rear discs worn

Chassis corroded

Front and rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Front discs slight lip

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front track rod end balljoint

Steering column top bush slight wear

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,685 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,746 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY EVIDENT TO STEERING COLUMN MANAUL ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM NO PLAY EVIDENT TO STEERING COLUMN COMPONENTS

Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,720 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 67,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N148 BNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N148 BNP, 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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N148 BNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 15 January 1996.

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