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N165 OVK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,908 mi
Last recorded109,908 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 OVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 109,908 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise; front number plate deterioring

advise; nearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers split

advise; nearside rear outer seal corroded not affecting vehicle structure

advise; one strap on fuel tank broken

advise; rubber fuel hoses cracking at fuel filter

advise; slight play lower steering shaft

Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,205 miles

Creaking Noise From Front Suspension

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO VEHICLE CHASSIS & SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Nearside Rear Brake Backplate Has Extensive Corrosion

Rear Seats Have Been Removed Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Rubber Fuel Hoses Perished & Cracked

Slight Bind Nearside Front Service Brake

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 106,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery Insecure

Brake Fluid Level On Minimum Mark

Brake Warning Light Showing On Dash

Centre Exhaust Mounting Nut Loose

Centre Exhaust Mounting Nut Missing

Creaking Noise From Front Suspension

EXTENSIVE CORROSION TO WHOLE OF VEHICLE CHASSIS & SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes Fouling Chassis

Fuel Hoses Cracked & Perished

Fuel Pipe To Fuel Filter Fouling Chassis

Nearside Front Brake Binding

Nearside Rear Brake Backplate Has Extensive Corrosion

Rear Seats Have Been Removed Seat & Seat Belt Security Not Checked

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 May 2007 101,490 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 101,490 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 96,497 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 96,488 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all rear brake pads close to wear limits

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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N165 OVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N165 OVK, 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 N165 OVK registered?

N165 OVK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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