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N542 GSX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 GSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,489 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

coolant level on minimum

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has split but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Fail 29 Jan 2015 92,489 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

coolant level on minimum

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has split but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,507 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

coolant level found excessivly low

front registration plate deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,506 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

coolant level found excessivly low

front registration plate deteriated

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front indicator lens missing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,295 miles

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

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

rear spring assisters fitted

site dirt on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2013 89,295 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear spring assisters fitted

site dirt on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,565 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 85,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 74,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,154 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,221 miles

power steering pump is wet

rear brake discs worn

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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N542 GSX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N542 GSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N542 GSX registered?

N542 GSX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N542 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 GSX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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