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M233 WYB

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,287 mi
Last recorded113,287 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 WYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 113,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Chassis general coroaded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 110,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,888 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 105,888 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,531 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,394 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 96,393 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 89,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,005 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 79,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 66,351 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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M233 WYB is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 125,469 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 M233 WYB, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M233 WYB is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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