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N291 EAR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,578 mi
Last recorded10,578 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 10,569 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting on sills

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 86,909 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

play in both of the front hubs

Fail 27 Sep 2010 86,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

play in both of the front hubs

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,512 miles

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

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

undersealed welding repair

Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,512 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

play in both front hubs

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,314 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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N291 EAR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N291 EAR, 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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N291 EAR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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