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N172 XOJ

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,094 mi
Last recorded146,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 XOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 146,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,411 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 138,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 132,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 126,473 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 126,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 119,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 115,418 miles

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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N172 XOJ 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 75%.

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 N172 XOJ, 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 N172 XOJ registered?

N172 XOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N172 XOJ safe to buy?

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