1996 Vauxhall Monterey 3.1L Diesel · P422 CNN
1996 Vauxhall Monterey (3.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 151,349 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MONTEREY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P422 CNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 151,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P422 CNN 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 (P422 CNN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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 (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
P422 CNN Mileage History
- 01/07/2024146,538 mi
- 01/07/2024146,538 mi
- 01/07/2025148,859 mi+2,321 mi
- 09/07/2025148,964 mi+105 mi
- 02/07/2026151,349 mi+2,385 mi
Average of roughly 2,403 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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