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N206 MPV

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

132,559 mi
Last recorded132,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 MPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 132,559 miles

Offside Front Bump stop is missing

Fail 5 Jun 2019 132,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bump stop is missing

Pass 18 May 2018 131,041 miles

Front body mounts are corroded

Front shock absorbers are weak

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

Pass 16 May 2017 129,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 127,776 miles

Front shocks are weak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2015 126,339 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2014 124,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,871 miles

All four shockabsorbers getting weak.

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

Pass 2 May 2012 119,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,367 miles

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

Front body mounts are corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,013 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,012 miles

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

centre exhaust box in poor condition and blowing slightly

Pass 2 May 2006 90,252 miles

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

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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N206 MPV is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 N206 MPV, 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 N206 MPV registered?

N206 MPV is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N206 MPV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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