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P716 FRS

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Grey Diesel 3059cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,185 mi
Last recorded128,185 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 FRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,059cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 128,185 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,069 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Chassis and pipes heavily undersealed. Tow bar mounting points rusty.

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,567 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 120,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,458 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 102,940 miles

Offside Front 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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P716 FRS is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Grey with a 3,059cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P716 FRS, 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 P716 FRS registered?

P716 FRS is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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