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N201 PDF

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,922 mi
Last recorded101,922 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 PDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 99,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 99,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid leak at front

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside headlamp glass cracked

PLay in steering

Power steering res. cap missing

Steering box damp with fluid

Steering box flexes on chassis

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 93,979 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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N201 PDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N201 PDF, 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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N201 PDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N201 PDF safe to buy?

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