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N259 EYA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,063 mi
Last recorded69,063 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 EYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 69,063 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side wall age cracked

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all shock absorbers weak

Fail 8 Apr 2017 69,025 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to blow on exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking Off filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Hit bottom of screen (8.2.3)

ALL shock absorbers very worn and weak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and very OLD (1995 dot)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Top (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,307 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside rear sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear sill corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 64,875 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 64,875 miles

All rear brake pipes corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,074 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,154 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 58,154 miles

Engine warning light illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,340 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake pipes rusting

smell of fuel under car no visable leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,340 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake pipes rusting

smell of fuel under car no visable leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,702 miles

Front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,441 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 53,441 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 52,362 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,362 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,536 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,536 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,781 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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N259 EYA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N259 EYA, 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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N259 EYA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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