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N439 EWG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,090 mi
Last recorded84,090 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 EWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,898 miles

Both headlamps set on extreme upper end of scale - unable to adjust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Hazard light switch has possible fault

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and inner step (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Oil warning lamp illuminated

Rear registration plate slightly loose

Service brake requirements only just met - 50%

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside condition (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 80,898 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both headlamps set on extreme upper end of scale - unable to adjust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes corroded

Hazard light switch has possible fault

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill and inner step (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Oil warning lamp illuminated

Rear registration plate slightly loose

Service brake requirements only just met - 50%

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General underside condition (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,716 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,859 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil pressure warning light coming on?

Fail 26 Mar 2013 73,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil pressure warning light coming on?

Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 71,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,669 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 65,412 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,412 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off/side rear hand brake cable outer cover splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,940 miles

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

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

off/side rear hand brake cable outer cover splitting

Pass 15 Apr 2008 60,025 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 60,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 57,098 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,098 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,586 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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N439 EWG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N439 EWG, 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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N439 EWG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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