1996 Vauxhall Monterey 3.1L Diesel · N164 BBA
1996 Vauxhall Monterey (3.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 167,019 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
N164 BBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 167,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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N164 BBA Mileage History
- 09/05/2023165,205 mi
- 11/05/2024165,831 mi+626 mi
- 12/05/2025166,510 mi+679 mi
- 01/04/2026167,016 mi+506 mi
- 09/04/2026167,019 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N164 BBA 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 (N164 BBA) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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: Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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