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N268 WRP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN268 WRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 131,393 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mounting by chassis leg (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill rotted away (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill rotted away (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Upper chassis leg looks very corroded .unable to see in the gap properly

Rear petrol tank cover rotted away

Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play pivot drop arm has wear but still serviceable (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill panel corroded but not weakening structure (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 128,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox Prop Shaft Oil Seal Leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 128,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox Prop Shaft Oil Seal Leak

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2014 127,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering Box Arm Has Slight Play In Pin/Bearing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The Play In Nearside Front Wheel Feels Like A Mixture Of Wheel Bearing And Steering Box, Cannot Find Any Play In Any Ball Joint

Fail 29 Mar 2014 127,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering Box Arm Has Slight Play In Pin/Bearing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2013 125,038 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,560 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 115,271 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 112,011 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 112,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,987 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 105,181 miles

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 102,352 miles

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

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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N268 WRP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N268 WRP, 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 N268 WRP registered?

N268 WRP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N268 WRP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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