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P846 NBH

1996 Vauxhall Monterey

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Monterey121,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 NBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonterey
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 100,763 miles

Corrosion noted to suspension, steering components.

Diff leaking oil (onto exhaust etc)

Oil leak

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

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 100,763 miles

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

Corrosion noted to suspension, steering components.

Diff leaking oil (onto exhaust etc)

Oil leak

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

Slight free play at steering wheel.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,765 miles

front pads low

n/s washer jet not working

rear diff oil seal leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 82,857 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 77,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2006 77,209 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 71,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all 4 shocks weak

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2005 71,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine noisy (indicative of cam wear)

oil leak

slight play in steering drop arms

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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P846 NBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P846 NBH, 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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P846 NBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Monterey, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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