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N656 EJN

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,991 mi
Last recorded112,991 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 EJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 112,991 miles

car only just met cat limit requirements

front brake discs slightly scored

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

various corrosion under car

Fail 19 Dec 2011 112,991 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car only just met cat limit requirements

front brake discs slightly scored

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f indicator cover missing

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

various corrosion under car

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,973 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

various fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 107,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

various fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 102,314 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

rear diff leaking oil

various corrosion under car

Pass 29 Oct 2008 96,360 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 96,360 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 92,652 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 92,614 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 88,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front bottom ball joint gaitors perishing

n/s tyres outer sidewall slightly scuffed

oil leak

rust forming on underside of vehicle

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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N656 EJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N656 EJN, 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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N656 EJN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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