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N169 SJT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,402 mi
Last recorded137,402 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 SJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,402 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,252 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 136,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 135,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general underbody corrosion

offside front headlight loose but still secure

rear tyres slightly perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2015 135,152 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general underbody corrosion

offside front headlight loose but still secure

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 130,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,657 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front headlight slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2012 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 125,962 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 22 Jun 2010 121,343 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 109,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 98,541 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch fluid level low

drivers seat in poor condition

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside front cv gatior perishing

nearside front shock absorber has slight play in bottom bush

offside headlamp cracked not affecting image

offside wing mirror backing poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,779 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 85,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 73,368 miles

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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N169 SJT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N169 SJT, 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 N169 SJT registered?

N169 SJT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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