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When is the MOT due for N497 GOW?

The MOT for N497 GOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 September 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of N497 GOW?

The recorded mileage for N497 GOW is 175,963 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N497 GOW ULEZ compliant?

No, N497 GOW 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 · N497 GOW

N497 GOW

1996 Vauxhall Monterey (3.1L, diesel). First registered 31 May 1996. Recorded mileage 175,963 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022.

Make & Model: VAUXHALL MONTEREY
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 15 Sept 2022
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 175,963 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.1L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

3059cc

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N497 GOW Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 15/09/2021
175,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

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N497 GOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 06:32

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Monterey (N497 GOW) between May 2006 and September 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likel”.

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N497 GOW Mileage History

02/05/2006121,095 mi
08/05/2007124,153 mi+3,058 mi
20/05/2008125,905 mi+1,752 mi
04/06/2010128,594 mi+2,689 mi
14/06/2011135,038 mi+6,444 mi
17/08/2011135,072 mi+34 mi
17/08/2011135,072 mi
21/08/2012136,220 mi+1,148 mi
02/09/2013140,929 mi+4,709 mi
02/09/2014144,831 mi+3,902 mi
02/09/2015148,920 mi+4,089 mi
05/09/2016151,982 mi+3,062 mi
04/09/2017155,670 mi+3,688 mi
03/09/2018159,135 mi+3,465 mi
05/09/2018159,136 mi+1 mi
03/09/2019163,112 mi+3,976 mi
19/09/2019163,201 mi+89 mi
17/09/2020166,622 mi+3,421 mi
19/09/2020166,627 mi+5 mi
15/09/2021175,963 mi+9,336 mi

Average of roughly 3,569 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

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