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N35 YOX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,702 mi
Last recorded115,702 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 YOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,702 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 115,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,447 miles

rear differential leaking oil

underbody rusty and corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,420 miles

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

rear differential leaking oil

underbody rusty and corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 102,675 miles

Oil leak

drivers seat base collapsed

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 26 Jun 2014 102,875 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

drivers seat base collapsed

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 30 Apr 2013 98,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 93,007 miles

Both front tyres getting low and wearing on inner edge

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2012 93,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres getting low and wearing on inner edge

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 86,408 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 86,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 80,161 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 76,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,112 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 76,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 74,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N35 YOX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N35 YOX, 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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N35 YOX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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