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N274 DRJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 DRJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 122,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front chassis corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 122,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front chassis corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 119,107 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 114,944 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 106,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil on min

Pass 24 Oct 2006 93,158 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 93,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear door won't open from inside or outside

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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N274 DRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N274 DRJ, 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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N274 DRJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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