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N243 FWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,994 mi
Last recorded116,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 FWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 116,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 116,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear tyres different sizes but same across axles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre bigger size to rest of tyres on car

Pass 14 Jul 2010 109,182 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 109,023 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake discs very heavily corroded inner surfaces

Pass 1 Jul 2009 101,609 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 101,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear door can not open or close

Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,014 miles

ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED........VEHICLE CHASSIS CORRODED........OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED.......FUEL TANK GAURD BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,352 miles

REAR FOOT BRAKE READINGS SLIGHTLY OUT OFF BALANCE. †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT. †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE APROACHING LEGAL LIMIT. †PARKING BRAKE CABLES CRACKING.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,050 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 81,050 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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N243 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel 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 N243 FWP, 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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N243 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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