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P344 ONK

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,324 mi
Last recorded155,324 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP344 ONK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 155,324 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front cv boots have pin holes

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Jun 2014 155,324 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

both front cv boots have pin holes

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Jun 2013 147,174 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 147,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blowing

rubber fuel line perrished/split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 139,358 miles

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

all front c/v gaiters deteriorating, o/s outer slightly leaking, all stop ingress of dirt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 131,524 miles

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

rubber fuel hoses at fuel filter severely perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 123,232 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,226 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust leaking poss cause of high lambda reading

front brake pads seem worn, advise full inspection as o/s/f does not lock on RBT

Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 108,203 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 101,407 miles

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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P344 ONK is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P344 ONK, 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 P344 ONK registered?

P344 ONK is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P344 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P344 ONK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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