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N207 UOE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,660 mi
Last recorded110,660 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 UOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,660 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 28 Apr 2010 98,777 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 98,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,569 miles

Both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded-offside and nearside hoses

Both fuel tank mounting straps broken but fuel tank sits inside protective housing

Front exhaust section/cat mounting flange to centre section corroded and deteriorated(blowing slightly on joint)

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

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear flexible brake hose(to T-piece on rear axle)-ferrules corroded

Rear washer inoperative

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2009 87,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded-offside and nearside hoses

Both fuel tank mounting straps broken but fuel tank sits inside protective housing

Front exhaust section/cat mounting flange to centre section corroded and deteriorated(blowing slightly on joint)

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

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Rear flexible brake hose(to T-piece on rear axle)-ferrules corroded

Rear washer inoperative

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 77,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,770 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 65,770 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 63,974 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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N207 UOE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N207 UOE, 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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N207 UOE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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