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N164 BBA

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,019 mi
Last recorded167,019 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 BBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 167,019 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 167,016 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 166,510 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2024 165,831 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2023 165,205 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2022 164,330 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 162,938 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 161,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 159,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2017 158,241 miles

damage to windscreen

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2016 153,387 miles

small perishing to front brake hoss

Pass 4 Feb 2015 144,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 144,380 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 135,348 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 129,825 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 122,287 miles

front brake pipes are rusty at the ends

fuel pipes very rusty at the rear end

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 116,615 miles

Advanced corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Dec 2009 113,799 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,007 miles

n/s front suspension bump rubber missing

Fail 14 Dec 2007 111,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front suspension bump rubber missing

Pass 2 Jan 2007 109,946 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight free play.

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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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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What year was N164 BBA registered?

N164 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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