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N223 TFT

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,379 mi
Last recorded138,379 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 TFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 138,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 138,296 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 125,408 miles

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

Rear chassis members getting quite flakey with corrosion.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 125,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear chassis members getting quite flakey with corrosion.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 110,571 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

Fail 6 Feb 2007 110,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,259 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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N223 TFT is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N223 TFT, 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 N223 TFT registered?

N223 TFT is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N223 TFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N223 TFT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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