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N203 RBB

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,335 mi
Last recorded93,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 RBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,335 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 93,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis heavily corroded

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres worn to wear markers

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chassis heavily corroded

coil springs corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

metal fuel pipes corroded

rear tyres worn to wear markers

Pass 20 May 2019 87,266 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

front number plate deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 87,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

front number plate deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 85,036 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 85,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,546 miles

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

corrosion evident on front chassis sections

corrosion evident on front metal brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight freeplay on steering

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

surface corrosion on chassis

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,352 miles

Corrosion through out underside of vehicle

Front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Feb 2014 74,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,505 miles

Front outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,384 miles

Front number plate wethered

Nearside rear brake disc shows signs of over heating

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,645 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake eficiency low but front brakes locked

front brake discs slightly worn

slight corosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 30 Mar 2010 63,614 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 62,779 miles

Front bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,157 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 60,145 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N203 RBB is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N203 RBB, 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 N203 RBB registered?

N203 RBB is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N203 RBB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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