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N2 JSM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

138,510 mi
Last recorded138,510 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 JSM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 138,510 miles

Both front indicator lenses missing

Fuel pipes underneath vehicle badly corroded

Nearside rear exterior door handle broken

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces and pads starting to get low

Fail 10 Aug 2010 137,690 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded heavily(Rear sections)

Both front washer jets partially blocked

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear exterior door handle broken off

Nearside rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear washers inoperative

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2009 125,938 miles

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

Nearside rear door handle(exterior)broken

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 125,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear door handle(exterior)broken

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 117,543 miles

Both washer jets partially blocked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges-255/65x16

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

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

Rear door cannot be opened

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,543 miles

Both washer jets partially blocked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust section deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges-255/65x16

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

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

Rear door cannot be opened

Rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 28 Jun 2007 110,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2007 110,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 110,686 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 103,391 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 103,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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N2 JSM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N2 JSM, 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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What year was N2 JSM registered?

N2 JSM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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