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N64 ARJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 ARJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 146,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2011 146,390 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 122,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 May 2010 122,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,288 miles

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

nearside door mirror insercure

offside rear damage to outer wall

rear discs back plates corroded

rear wiper

underside of vehicle and chassis heavy rust and corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,288 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

nearside door mirror insercure

offside rear damage to outer wall

rear discs back plates corroded

rear wiper

underside of vehicle and chassis heavy rust and corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,112 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 86,110 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,641 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 78,641 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N64 ARJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N64 ARJ, 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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N64 ARJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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