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N648 AJM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 AJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 99,979 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 99,978 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 87,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 77,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Sep 2006 77,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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N648 AJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N648 AJM, 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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What year was N648 AJM registered?

N648 AJM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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