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N715 AAN

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,080 mi
Last recorded151,080 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN715 AAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 151,080 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT GAITORS SPLIT

CHIP ON SCREEN OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA

FRONT NO. PLATE DAMAGED

N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

N/S//F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/R SHOCK DAMP

O/S/ INNER CV BOOT INSECURE

ODD WHEELS FITTED TO REAR

OIL LEAKS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 147,208 miles

corrosion to offside outer sill

front number plate deteriorating

large engine oil leak

nearside front suspension bottom ball joint rubber split

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Nov 2008 147,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

corrosion to offside outer sill

front number plate deteriorating

large engine oil leak

nearside front suspension bottom ball joint rubber split

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2007 143,667 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front inner cv gator insecure

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2007 143,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front inner cv gator insecure

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 136,650 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 136,636 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat rattles

Pass 21 Sep 2005 127,121 miles

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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N715 AAN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N715 AAN, 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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N715 AAN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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