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N227 MFC

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,482 mi
Last recorded140,482 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 MFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 140,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 137,082 miles

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

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

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

off side handbrake poor

Fail 12 Oct 2010 137,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side handbrake poor

Pass 22 Sep 2009 131,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 131,034 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 125,058 miles

near side front lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 11 Sep 2007 117,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 117,063 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,316 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 106,469 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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N227 MFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N227 MFC, 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 N227 MFC registered?

N227 MFC is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N227 MFC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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