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N414 ETS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,205 mi
Last recorded128,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 ETS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 128,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner fanbelt excessively slack and in need of adjustment

Fail 1 Jul 2013 128,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner fanbelt excessively slack and in need of adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,128 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 128,126 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 126,874 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 126,874 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 122,505 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 116,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 108,585 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 108,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 103,793 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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N414 ETS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N414 ETS, 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 N414 ETS registered?

N414 ETS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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