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N263 JNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,718 mi
Last recorded126,718 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 JNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 126,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 117,513 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 103,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroding

slight play on steering idler

Fail 3 Nov 2012 103,457 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear discs corroding

slight play on steering idler

Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front back plates corroded

front discs in poor condition

n/s/ steering idler has slight play on it

Fail 15 Nov 2011 101,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front back plates corroded

front discs in poor condition

n/s/ steering idler has slight play on it

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,642 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 97,641 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 93,640 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,176 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 90,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 88,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 84,261 miles

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

Rear axle oil seal leaking

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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N263 JNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N263 JNM, 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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What year was N263 JNM registered?

N263 JNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N263 JNM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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