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N356 SDW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,868 mi
Last recorded109,868 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 SDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,786 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 4 May 2016 109,732 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 109,732 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 105,107 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 100,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 95,016 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,867 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Fail 30 May 2012 88,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,292 miles

corrosion to exaust system

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 76,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,320 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 66,320 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2006 60,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N356 SDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N356 SDW, 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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N356 SDW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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