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N713 VPE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Multi-colour Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,102 mi
Last recorded157,102 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN713 VPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,132 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing is noisy when rotated ,not rough

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 153,300 miles

Both Offside wheel bearings slightly noisy

Brake pads all round not visable

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

Oil leak

Significant play in inner steering joints on the Nearside

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 Mar 2014 149,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2013 145,637 miles

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

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

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

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,996 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded.

Interior mirror missing.

Offside front door check strap missing.

Offside rear brake binding.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 141,996 miles

Fuel tank guard corroded.

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front door check strap missing.

Offside rear brake binding.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 131,780 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 131,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake fluid cant be seen

clutch slave cylinder leaking

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 123,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 123,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 116,227 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2007 108,199 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 108,199 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 102,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 101,783 miles

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

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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N713 VPE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Multi-colour with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N713 VPE, 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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N713 VPE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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