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N123 YRA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests40 (21 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate52.5%

Mileage

169,824 mi
Last recorded169,824 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 YRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 19 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 169,824 miles

Both front body mounts are corroded with holes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration lamp holder broken but secure

Vehicle body is corroded with small holes

Fail 22 Sep 2025 169,824 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler pipe split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front body mounts are corroded with holes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration lamp holder broken but secure

Vehicle body is corroded with small holes

Pass 23 Sep 2024 167,314 miles

Bonnet and o/s/r wheel arch have small holes caused by corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Just clears screen adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both fronts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 164,580 miles

O/s/f bumper bracket badly corroded

Bonnet and o/s/r wheel arch have small holes caused by corrosion

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Just clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Steering linkage has slight play

Various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s chassis rail in front of side step mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 164,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet and o/s/r wheel arch have small holes caused by corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Just clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/f bumper bracket badly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

Steering linkage has slight play

Various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/s chassis rail in front of side step mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 162,290 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes are badly corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front passenger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded in various areas

Fail 28 Sep 2022 162,290 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil leaks

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes are badly corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Drivers (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front passenger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded in various areas

Pass 4 Oct 2021 159,638 miles

Both front body mount surrounding areas are corroded with small holes but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes are badly corroded

N/s middle rear body mount area is badly corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

O/s middle rear body mount is extremely corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Fail 4 Oct 2021 159,638 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front body mount surrounding areas are corroded with small holes but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel pipes are badly corroded

N/s middle rear body mount area is badly corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

O/s middle rear body mount is extremely corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Pass 5 Oct 2020 156,422 miles

Both front body side mount area is badly corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

N/s middle rear body mount area is corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

N/s/f brake pipe is corroded

O/s middle rear body mount is extremely corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Various corrosion around vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2020 155,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat belt o/s lower fixed point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture On splitter box (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front body side mount area is badly corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

N/s middle rear body mount area is corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

N/s/f brake pipe is corroded

O/s middle rear body mount is extremely corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on one end (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Various corrosion around vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2019 152,999 miles

Both front body mounts are corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Engine oil leak

Exhaust manifold has leak near MOT limit

Front brakes have slight in-balance

O/s/f brake pipe is corroded

O/s/r middle body mount and surrounding area is badly corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 152,999 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front body mounts are corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Engine oil leak

Exhaust manifold has leak near MOT limit

O/s/f brake pipe is corroded

O/s/r middle body mount and surrounding area is badly corroded but overall body security is not significantly reduced

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 149,543 miles

Emissions only just met requirements, exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing in several spots

Engine leaking oil with small drip rate

N/s/f body mount is slightly corroded

O/s/f and o/s middle rear body mounts are excessively corroded but overall security is not significantly reduced

Rear diff cover is corroded and has a slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2018 149,543 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Emissions only just met requirements, exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing in several spots

Engine leaking oil with small drip rate

N/s/f body mount is slightly corroded

O/s/f and o/s middle rear body mounts are excessively corroded but overall security is not significantly reduced

Rear diff cover is corroded and has a slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 146,730 miles

Exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Front body mounts corroded

Underneath of vehicle is generally corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 146,600 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake applied position lamp stops working (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Front body mounts corroded

Underneath of vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 144,011 miles

Both front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Front body mounts slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2016 144,011 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front outer c.v boots slightly deteriorated

Front body mounts slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 141,163 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Both front arb D-bushes worn

Both front outer c.v boots perished

Both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/s/r brake noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2015 141,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front arb D-bushes worn

Both front outer c.v boots perished

Both front tyres worn on outer edge and perished

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/s/r brake noisy

Pass 24 Jul 2014 138,159 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perished

both front brake pipes slight corrosion

both headligh mounts worn but not effecting dip beam aim

o/s dip beam pettern just met requirements

slight corrosion around o/s body mount

Pass 29 Jul 2013 134,863 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to drivers A piller

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2013 134,863 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to drivers A piller

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/f indicator lens missing

o/s/f tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,054 miles

Drivers seat collapsed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/r bumpstop missing

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 131,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Drivers seat collapsed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/r bumpstop missing

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 130,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r brake disc scored n starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2011 124,415 miles

Oil leak

Drivers seat cushoning ripper and frame exposed

Fail 29 Jul 2011 124,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Drivers seat cushoning ripper and frame exposed

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 116,040 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,852 miles

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

Drivers seat badly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2009 107,729 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Drivers seat badly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2008 100,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade splitting

offside front indicator lens missing, but not effecting light output

Fail 30 Jul 2008 100,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade splitting

offside front indicator lens missing, but not effecting light output

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,687 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 95,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre box outer skin is rotten

front brake pads look low

osf indicator lense is missing

rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

slight play in the osf drop link

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,672 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 89,672 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front indecator lens missing, but not effecting operation

Pass 26 Jul 2005 82,722 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 82,722 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

offside front indicator lense is missing

offside front washer jet is blocked

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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N123 YRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.

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 N123 YRA, 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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N123 YRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 February 1996.

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