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P168 MNP

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 MNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2017 96,705 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking under bonnet (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 93,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,363 miles

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

O/S/ REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2010 87,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,836 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 83,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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P168 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P168 MNP, 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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P168 MNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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