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N536 NGF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,481 mi
Last recorded92,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 NGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2016 92,481 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded three pipes at compensator vave (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes front to rear over chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking burst on first application on roller test (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking four pipes (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 87,803 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,076 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 76,522 miles

Oil leak

o/s/front tyre slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,969 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s park brake low effiecency

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,804 miles

advise o/s/rear park brake low efficiency

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,652 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 66,652 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 63,370 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,367 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 59,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 50,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 43,331 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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N536 NGF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N536 NGF, 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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N536 NGF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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