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N391 JTM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,999 mi
Last recorded142,999 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN391 JTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 142,999 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

rear discscorroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 142,999 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

rear discscorroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 138,316 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 138,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 128,187 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 119,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 119,767 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 102,700 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 102,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 85,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 66,150 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 6,607 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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N391 JTM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N391 JTM, 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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N391 JTM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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