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N71 PJD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 PJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres have cracking around them

light crossion on chassis

Fail 15 Jan 2016 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres have cracking around them

light crossion on chassis

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,706 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,385 miles

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

front n/plate deterated

n /s front flasher covert missing

rear fuel pipes ruisty

rear seats removed

sus /and chassis rusty /o/s rear back plate rusted

Fail 17 Jan 2013 105,381 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

front n/plate deterated

n /s front flasher covert missing

rear fuel pipes ruisty

rear seats removed

sus /and chassis rusty /o/s rear back plate rusted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 104,094 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel smell to rear of vehicle / no leak found

offside seat belt flexible stalk cover missing

Fail 11 Jan 2011 98,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel smell to rear of vehicle / no leak found

offside seat belt flexible stalk cover missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,961 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 83,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,554 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 77,304 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 71,037 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,024 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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N71 PJD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N71 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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What year was N71 PJD registered?

N71 PJD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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