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N28 ARJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,150 mi
Last recorded92,150 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 ARJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,150 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 92,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 92,087 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

general corrosion to all chassis

both rear lens units has some damage

most metal brake pipes have been replaced - some do not follow manufacturers routing/supports

o/s/r outer sill generally weak

slight grease leak on both lower ball joints

Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,361 miles

front and rear brake pads are worn very low and are a borderline pass

Fail 24 Jan 2009 88,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear brake pads are worn very low and are a borderline pass

remaing fuel lines are in very poor condition and are a borderline pass (need replaceing)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 82,305 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,520 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 77,499 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,921 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 70,918 miles

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

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

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

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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N28 ARJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N28 ARJ, 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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N28 ARJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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