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P232 RSX

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,400 mi
Last recorded177,400 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 RSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 177,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 169,121 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 160,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 160,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 May 2013 152,269 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2013 152,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 148,541 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 141,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,819 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 127,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2008 126,585 miles

major oil leak from engine

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2007 124,612 miles

All body mounts corroding.

Fail 13 Jun 2007 124,597 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

All body mounts corroding.

Fail 10 May 2006 117,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 117,865 miles

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

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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P232 RSX is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P232 RSX, 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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P232 RSX is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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