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M23 SDA

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 SDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,002 miles

Front axle removed two wheel drive only

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 134,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front axle removed two wheel drive only

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 119,728 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 99,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 97,719 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 97,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through on corner (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure unit loose in fittings effecting immage (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light not tested /brake light on constant (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on constant (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front washer jet requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on both rear brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 93,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 85,312 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 78,529 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

advise offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,497 miles

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

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,736 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,892 miles

corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,796 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,130 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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M23 SDA is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M23 SDA, 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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M23 SDA is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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