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N714 PJD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,957 mi
Last recorded152,957 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 PJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 152,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

engine cooling fan not working

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Fail 31 Jan 2011 152,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all four tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

engine cooling fan not working

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2010 152,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 152,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 143,060 miles

Extensive surface rust throuout chassis & body outrigger area's

Fail 25 Nov 2008 143,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Extensive surface rust throuout chassis & body outrigger area's

Pass 22 Nov 2007 139,934 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 139,894 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 130,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 121,364 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N714 PJD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N714 PJD, 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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N714 PJD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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