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N186 KWX

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,298 mi
Last recorded111,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 KWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 111,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 96,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,796 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear section

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,330 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,188 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 67,181 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,466 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 64,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,476 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 59,488 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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N186 KWX is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N186 KWX, 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 N186 KWX registered?

N186 KWX is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N186 KWX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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