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N177 HMB

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,078 mi
Last recorded159,078 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 HMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 159,078 miles

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

nearside front inner brake pad more worn than offside front brake pad

oil around nearside rear brake not yet affecting brake

protective boots starting to crack on both front outer cv boots steering joints and lower suspension ball joints

slight corrosion underbody components

spare tyre flat/fuel pipes loose

Fail 11 Feb 2010 159,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

gearstick feels loose

oil around nearside rear brake not yet affecting brakes

slight corrosion underbody components/brake pipes fuel pipes exhaust system deteriorated

slight deterioration both front outer cv boots rubber gaiters/slight deterioration lower suspension ball joints and steering protective boots

spare flat/fuel hose loose filter area/nearside front inner brake pad starting to wear more than offside brake pad/oil around engine area

Pass 6 Oct 2008 144,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil on near side rear back plate

Pass 5 Oct 2006 121,193 miles

diesel emissions just below upper limit of 3.00

n/s and o/s/r chassis mounted anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to lower tread limit of 1.6mm and slight damage to outter wall

steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexy brake hose showing corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2006 121,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

diesel emissions just below upper limit of 3.00

n/s and o/s/r chassis mounted anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to lower tread limit of 1.6mm and slight damage to outter wall

steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexy brake hose showing corrosion

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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N177 HMB is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N177 HMB, 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 N177 HMB registered?

N177 HMB is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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