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N401 UTT

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,644 mi
Last recorded188,644 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 UTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 188,644 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 175,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 175,893 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N401 UTT is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N401 UTT, 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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What year was N401 UTT registered?

N401 UTT is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N401 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 UTT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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