The road tax status for P286 AUJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P286 AUJ?

The MOT for P286 AUJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P286 AUJ?

The recorded mileage for P286 AUJ is 185,831 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P286 AUJ ULEZ compliant?

No, P286 AUJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Vauxhall Monterey 3.1L Diesel · P286 AUJ

P286 AUJ

1996 Vauxhall Monterey (3.1L, diesel). First registered 13/08/1996. Recorded mileage 185,831 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL MONTEREY
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 185,831 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 16/10/2025

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Mileage: 185,831 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 3059cc

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P286 AUJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2024
185,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 3 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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P286 AUJ Mileage History

13/10/2022180,871 mi
13/10/2022180,871 mi
12/10/2023183,495 mi+2,624 mi
08/10/2024185,821 mi+2,326 mi
16/10/2024185,831 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 2,469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P286 AUJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 16:59

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Monterey (P286 AUJ) between October 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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