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N105 GTU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 GTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,741 miles

Nearside Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel slightly binding

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Slightly Wheel Binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 89,302 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill Hole and Corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Slightly Wheel Binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 86,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,986 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 78,031 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 74,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 70,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning light displayed constantly

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 60,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 55,109 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 55,006 miles

Front number plate damaged - not affecting legibility

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non standard rear lower tail lamp assemblies fitted

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 53,765 miles

Addition rear lights have been fitted evanly spaced on the rear bumper

Vehicle has larger wheels and tyres than standard.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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N105 GTU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N105 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N105 GTU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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