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N180 GSX

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,752 mi
Last recorded205,752 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 GSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 205,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 185,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 165,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 142,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 133,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,594 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 118,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator bottom hose leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2012 118,960 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

radiator bottom hose leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,303 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 100,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 86,027 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2009 86,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,496 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N180 GSX is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Monterey models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 121,170 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 N180 GSX, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Monterey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N180 GSX is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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