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N265 NFG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,522 mi
Last recorded113,522 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 NFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 113,522 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 111,000 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 111,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 107,758 miles

front wipers split

Fail 21 Apr 2012 107,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,649 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 84,535 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 84,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2006 82,082 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 82,082 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)

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

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

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

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

Both front seats have worn fixings and runners

Both rear light lenses are cracked

Centre and rear exhaust are very rusty

Engine oil leaks

Gearbox oil leaks

Nearside front headlamp glass is chipped

Nearside front hub has slight play/movement

Rear wiper blade is worn out

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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N265 NFG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N265 NFG, 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 N265 NFG registered?

N265 NFG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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