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N691 JBF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

91,822 mi
Last recorded91,822 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 JBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 91,822 miles

EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE SILENCER

EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

NEARSIDE WIPER SMEARING WINDSCREEN

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNTING

Fail 8 May 2008 91,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE SILENCER

EXHAUST BLOW FROM MANIFOLD AREA

NEARSIDE WIPER SMEARING WINDSCREEN

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN TOP MOUNTING

Pass 2 Jul 2007 85,839 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 85,818 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2007 85,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

CORROSION: Front Chassis rails by steering & suspension mounts. All steering & suspension components corroded. NSR Coil spring badly corroded.

Exhaust noisy - possible leak from centre exhaust sections

Free play in steering - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front & Rear brake pads seem low. All brake hose steel ends badly corroded. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. Footbrake travel & seem spongy. Strongly Recommend Full Brake Service

Front number plate damaged

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

NS Drag Link ball joint gaiter split

NSF Tyre close to legal limit

Play in NSF inner track rod end and gaiter split. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,053 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 79,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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N691 JBF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 N691 JBF, 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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N691 JBF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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