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N297 FWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 FWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,788 miles

corrosion to fuel pipes

free play detected at steering wheel

general corrosion to floor / sills / inner sills / chassis / arches / doors / front bumper / suspension components / axle / rear wings

oil leak

play in rear anti roll bar drop link

rear seats folded down at time off test

Fail 26 Apr 2019 137,787 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

free play detected at steering wheel

general corrosion to floor / sills / inner sills / chassis / arches / doors / front bumper / suspension components / axle / rear wings

oil leak

play in rear anti roll bar drop link

rear seats folded down at time off test

Pass 24 Apr 2018 136,829 miles

corrosion to floor / sills / inner sills / chassis / arches / doors / front bumper / x-members / suspension arms

corrosion to fuel pipes

free play detected at steering wheel

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2018 136,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

corrosion to floor / sills / inner sills / chassis / arches / doors / front bumper / x-members / suspension arms

corrosion to fuel pipes

free play detected at steering wheel

front tyres close to limit

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

rear number plate damaged

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2017 135,668 miles

both front suspension arm rubbers perished

corrosion to floor / sills / inner sills/ chassis / arches

free play detected at steering wheel

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

rear seats folded down

Fail 28 Mar 2017 135,645 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

both front suspension arm rubbers perished

corrosion to floor / sills / inner sills/ chassis / arches

free play detected at steering wheel

front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

rear seats folded down

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,135 miles

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

corrosion to floor / sills / chassis / arches

free play in steering wheel

oil leak

rear seats folded down

Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,124 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to floor / sills / chassis / arches

free play in steering wheel

oil leak

rear seats folded down

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,967 miles

Corrosion to chassis, floor, inner wheel arches, doors and inner and outer sills.

Oil leak

Rear seats folded.

Steering wheel freeplay.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 120,804 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,435 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipe.

Corrosion to offside sill.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,918 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 505,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 91,103 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 88,520 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,731 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 80,186 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 80,186 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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N297 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N297 FWP, 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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N297 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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