1996 Vauxhall Monterey 3.1L Diesel · 26 HKM
1996 Vauxhall Monterey (3.1L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 95,240 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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26 HKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 95,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
26 HKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Monterey (26 HKM) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bod”; “Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting bo”.
26 HKM Mileage History
- 29/07/202288,400 mi
- 28/07/202390,284 mi+1,884 mi
- 24/07/202492,400 mi+2,116 mi
- 01/08/202492,431 mi+31 mi
- 07/10/202595,240 mi+2,809 mi
Average of roughly 2,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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