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N435 AOA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,059 mi
Last recorded135,059 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 AOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 135,059 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2012 124,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

locking cover missing from lower tow bar socket

Fail 27 Feb 2012 124,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

locking cover missing from lower tow bar socket

Pass 3 Mar 2011 121,531 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2011 121,531 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,404 miles

batterey insecure

brake pipes at rear corroded

coolant leak

freeplay in steering box

fuel pipes rusty

play in front wheel bearings

windscreen damage

Fail 2 Mar 2010 116,404 miles

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

batterey insecure

brake pipes at rear corroded

coolant leak

freeplay in steering box

fuel pipes rusty

play in front wheel bearings

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Mar 2009 11,230 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 11,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 106,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 102,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 100,386 miles

Brake pipes into load valve corroding

Fuel pipes corroding

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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N435 AOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N435 AOA, 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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N435 AOA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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