MOT Status
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167,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
suspension and underbody corroded
underbody undersealed
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
suspension and underbody corroded
underbody undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has been undersealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All tyres perished
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside wiper deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Light lens damaged.
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle heavily covered in underseal.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Damage to windscreen
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside front all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle undersealed
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle has been undersealed
windscreen damage
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
damage to windscreen
damage to windscreen
oil leak
slight underbody corrosion
small perishing to front brake hoss
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion in chassis,underbody and suspension componenets
n/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted
sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion in chassis,underbody and suspension componenets
n/s/r seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted
sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake pipes are rusty at the ends
fuel pipes very rusty at the rear end
play in the n/s/f wheel bearing
Advanced corrosion on front brake discs
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s front suspension bump rubber missing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s front suspension bump rubber missing
Nearside front wheel bearing has slight free play.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monterey?
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N164 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 N164 BBA, 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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N164 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 March 1996.
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