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N402 FBH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN402 FBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,231 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 108,436 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 108,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 108,013 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 103,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 10,000 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 94,031 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 86,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 82,284 miles

Major oil leak.

Offside front seat belt stalk in poor condition.

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Slight leak around manifold area.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Major oil leak.

Offside front seatbelt stalk in poor condition.

Rear brake pipes have surface rust.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 78,419 miles

Engine management light on.

Eratic idle.

Major oil leak.

Offside front wing damaged.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,257 miles

Same advises as test number 480295176028.

Fail 16 Mar 2006 74,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Middle silencer in very rusty and poor condition, with a minor leak.

Offside front seat belt stalk in poor condition.

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Wiper blades smeary.

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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N402 FBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N402 FBH, 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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N402 FBH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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