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N215 RBB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

109,074 mi
Last recorded109,074 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN215 RBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 109,074 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,074 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 101,723 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 101,723 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,708 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

front brakes may require servising , front brake pads may be low in material

near side front steering idler worn

off side rear outer doorhandle broken , but opens from inside

steering has slight play at wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,032 miles

battery is insecure

exhaust front box (cat) in poor condition - outer skin corroded but not blowing

o/s step sill brackets corroded / insecure - advise attention

propshaft centre bearing worn

some corrosion o/s + n/s outer sills but not considered excessive

some fuel pipes corroding - advise attention

Fail 26 Aug 2010 99,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery is insecure

exhaust front box (cat) in poor condition - outer skin corroded but not blowing

o/s step sill brackets corroded / insecure - advise attention

propshaft centre bearing worn

some corrosion o/s + n/s outer sills but not considered excessive

some fuel pipes corroding - advise attention

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,450 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,628 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 88,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 81,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 81,196 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

black smoking initially seems to be clearing slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2007 81,123 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

surface cracks in n/s/r inner tyre wall †prop doughnut split

Pass 11 Sep 2006 74,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 74,723 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N215 RBB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 N215 RBB, 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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N215 RBB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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