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N372 TTA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,470 mi
Last recorded117,470 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN372 TTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,470 miles

Power Steering Pump Has Slight Leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle Has Surface Corrosion Underside Of Vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front chassis corroded

both front suspension upper wish bones corroded

excessive oil leak

free play in steering at maximum limits

fuel hose under vehicle split

fuel pipe under vehicle badly corroded

fuel tank casing corroded/part missing

minor exhaust leak front pipe/centre joint

offside rear lamp lens broken /taped

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil seepage from power steering pump

oil seepage from steering box

Fail 11 Jan 2016 116,647 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front chassis corroded

both front suspension upper wish bones corroded

excessive oil leak

free play in steering at maximum limits

fuel hose under vehicle split

fuel pipe under vehicle badly corroded

fuel tank casing corroded/part missing

minor exhaust leak front pipe/centre joint

offside rear lamp lens broken /taped

offside washer jet partially blocked

oil seepage from power steering pump

oil seepage from steering box

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,714 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play in n/s steering idler bushes

suspension & brake components corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 111,714 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

play in n/s steering idler bushes

suspension & brake components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 106,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,447 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 97,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 97,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 87,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,971 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 72,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 70,802 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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N372 TTA 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 70.6%.

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 N372 TTA, 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 N372 TTA registered?

N372 TTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N372 TTA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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