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N2 OTT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 OTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/S/F tyre getting low wearing outer edge

N/S/R tyre getting low

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

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

O/S/R tyre getting low

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,327 miles

Centre Exhaust Has A Slight Leak

Front Tyres (Especially NS) Worn Much More On Outer Edges (Possibly Tracking)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 101,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust Has A Slight Leak

Front Tyres (Especially NS) Worn Much More On Outer Edges (Possibly Tracking)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspension components corroded,fuel lines corroded,slight play in steering+joints

Pass 29 Sep 2010 94,242 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 94,098 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,suspension components+coil springs+chassis members corroded,brake discs wearing+pads,f/number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 900,135 miles

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

brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,front number plate cracked,suspension components corroded,tyres wearing on edges,chassis members corroding,

nearside front indicator repair

Fail 10 Sep 2009 90,116 miles

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

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

brake pipes+brake ferrules corroding,front number plate cracked,suspension components corroded,tyres wearing on edges,chassis members corroding,

nearside front indicator repair

Fail 26 Sep 2008 86,079 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

repair to nsf indicator lens\slight corrosion in chassis\brake pipes for slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,079 miles

repair to nsf indicator lens\slight corrosion in chassis\brake pipes for slight corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,673 miles

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in fuel pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 Oct 2007 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

corrosion in brake pipes

corrosion in fuel pipes

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2006 76,294 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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N2 OTT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OTT, 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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N2 OTT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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