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N162 SRU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Beige Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 SRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 144,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering Rack Mount Deteriorated, Not Resulting In Excessive Movement.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,087 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 141,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 140,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 93,243 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 92,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,549 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,229 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside outer door sill

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,229 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside outer door sill

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,769 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 72,769 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2007 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 57,973 miles

driver's door window does not open

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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N162 SRU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Beige with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N162 SRU, 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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N162 SRU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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