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P612 DOJ

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Blue Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,133 mi
Last recorded181,133 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 DOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 181,133 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Dec 2006 163,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 163,048 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 151,749 miles

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

boath frount tyres getting close to legal limit.

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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P612 DOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Blue with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P612 DOJ, 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 P612 DOJ registered?

P612 DOJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 3 August 1996.

Is P612 DOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 DOJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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