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M251 PWP

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Grey Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

227,148 mi
Last recorded227,148 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 PWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 227,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

metal fuel pipes under car slightly corroded

various areas of corrosion but none excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2016 227,116 miles

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various areas of corrosion none excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2015 221,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

various areas of corrosion to chassis but none excessive

Pass 18 Aug 2014 214,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 209,366 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 198,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 188,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 188,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 175,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 160,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2008 149,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 139,640 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 129,130 miles

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

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

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

front brake imbalance of 8%

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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M251 PWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Grey with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 M251 PWP, 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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M251 PWP is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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