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N122 DAS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,888 mi
Last recorded30,888 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 DAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,888 miles

parking brake has just met the required brake efficiency

Fail 31 Aug 2009 30,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,705 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 22,699 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,786 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 18,783 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

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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N122 DAS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N122 DAS, 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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What year was N122 DAS registered?

N122 DAS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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