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N182 DMK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,225 mi
Last recorded167,225 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 DMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 167,225 miles

floorpan/chassis /sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 167,225 miles

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

floorpan/chassis /sills corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 162,773 miles

Rear brake pipes heavily coated with rustproofing

Pass 22 Nov 2018 157,603 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes from brake limiting valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 151,763 miles

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

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 20 Dec 2017 151,763 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 22 Dec 2016 149,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear trailing arm slightly distorted

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 149,696 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 148,118 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint slight play in offside front upper ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak slight leak from steering box (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 147,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 144,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 142,975 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 141,365 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 141,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 139,319 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 134,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 128,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 128,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 122,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 115,436 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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N182 DMK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N182 DMK, 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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N182 DMK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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