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N16 CJW

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,522 mi
Last recorded105,522 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 CJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,522 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 105,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 105,510 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 105,510 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 105,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 98,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 94,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 85,792 miles

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

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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N16 CJW is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N16 CJW, 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 N16 CJW registered?

N16 CJW is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N16 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 CJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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