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N450 ONV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,388 mi
Last recorded164,388 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 ONV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 164,388 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 160,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed at axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 160,087 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside windscreen washer jet inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed at axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 151,236 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 151,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 150,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack across screen at botton below drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 150,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded through (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack across screen at botton below drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 148,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 143,370 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 136,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 119,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 111,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2009 93,417 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 82,264 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,410 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 77,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 May 2006 72,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 72,412 miles

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

oil leak

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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N450 ONV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N450 ONV, 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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N450 ONV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N450 ONV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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