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N270 GNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,309 mi
Last recorded105,309 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 GNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside step corroding

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

Rear bumper corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2018 105,309 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside step corroding

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

Rear bumper corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2018 105,303 miles

Emissions not tested coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear bumper corroding

fuel tank cover corroded

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside step corroding

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,443 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Front number plate faiding

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Nearside side step corroding

Noise from nearside front

Rear bumper corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2017 101,443 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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

Front number plate faiding

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Nearside side step corroding

Noise from nearside front

Rear bumper corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

front number plate fading

fuel pipes corroding

o/s side step corroded at rear

oil leak

tail gate handle stiff to operate

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

front number plate fading

fuel pipes corroding

o/s side step corroded at rear

oil leak

tail gate handle stiff to operate

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,180 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

smell of petrol at rear

Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,180 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

coolant level low

smell of petrol at rear

Pass 6 Mar 2014 80,775 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,553 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,276 miles

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

slight blow from centre silencer

Fail 4 Mar 2013 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

slight blow from centre silencer

Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,512 miles

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,613 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,188 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 47,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,012 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 27,743 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,057 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 12,134 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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N270 GNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N270 GNM, 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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N270 GNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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