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N471 FMA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,266 mi
Last recorded92,266 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN471 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 92,266 miles

Front All underbody suspension components slightly corroded

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Os ns (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Os ns (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,756 miles

Both sills corroded and underbody slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 88,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,573 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 81,998 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 79,807 miles

fuel pipes corroded unercarrage and chassie corrosion present

play in lower steering u/j

Pass 20 Apr 2015 81,044 miles

chassie and sring pans showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 May 2014 79,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust corroded.

fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 8 May 2013 77,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle oil sprayed

Fail 7 May 2013 77,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

underside of vehicle oil sprayed

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,406 miles

Bull bar fitted over both front head lights

Head light images poor

Surfcae rust on rear brake discs

Fail 12 Apr 2012 76,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Bull bar fitted over both front head lights

Head light images poor

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surfcae rust on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,176 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,174 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,669 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,667 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 61,862 miles

Accident damage to Offside front wing

Advise underbody rustproofing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 61,862 miles

Accident damage to Offside front wing

Advise underbody rustproofing

Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,782 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 48,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,558 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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N471 FMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N471 FMA, 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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N471 FMA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N471 FMA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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