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M261 WNM

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,826 mi
Last recorded82,826 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 WNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 82,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 81,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,897 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M261 WNM is a 1995 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 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 M261 WNM, 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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What year was M261 WNM registered?

M261 WNM is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M261 WNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 WNM 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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