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M301 VKW

1995 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,801 mi
Last recorded166,801 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Monterey125,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 VKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 166,801 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inside edges

small amout of free play in fron wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2012 166,797 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing at inside edges

small amout of free play in fron wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2011 165,259 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 164,947 miles

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

areas of the chaise rusty

brake fluid low

brake warning light illuminats when depreesing brake pedle

cant fully test outer sills as sill covers are fitted

clutch fluid low

front pads look low

fuel pipes rusty

minor play in balljoints in steering system

oil leak

service brake only just pass efficency

slight play in both wheel bearings

Fail 30 Nov 2010 164,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

areas of the chaise rusty

brake fluid low

brake warning light illuminats when depreesing brake pedle

cant fully test outer sills as sill covers are fitted

clutch fluid low

front pads look low

fuel pipes rusty

minor play in balljoints in steering system

oil leak

slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 18 Nov 2009 159,622 miles

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

various corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2009 159,622 miles

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

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

oil leak

small chips in windscreen

various corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2008 150,619 miles

advance corrosion to front and rear chassis.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 143,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 135,138 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 135,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 129,086 miles

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)

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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M301 VKW is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M301 VKW, 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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M301 VKW is a 1995 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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