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M246 MUY

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,835 mi
Last recorded140,835 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 140,835 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 140,749 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perished on side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,792 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 135,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 131,474 miles

Chassis has heavy corrosion in several areas at rear but meet MOT requirements at test time

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column adjusting mechanism has play but is secure

Fail 21 Jul 2011 131,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Chassis has heavy corrosion in several areas at rear but meet MOT requirements at test time

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column adjusting mechanism has play but is secure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 127,694 miles

front roll bar cover starting to rust

slight blow on centre exhaust box

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2009 125,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Dec 2007 122,262 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 122,262 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2006 114,531 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 114,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 102,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 102,179 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 102,179 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M246 MUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M246 MUY, 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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M246 MUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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