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N722 VPF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,263 mi
Last recorded84,263 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN722 VPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2014 84,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting split

Fail 28 May 2013 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting split

Pass 4 May 2012 75,069 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs scored

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 3 May 2012 75,067 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs scored

near side rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2011 71,868 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2011 71,868 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,386 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,322 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 64,842 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 62,290 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 62,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,164 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 57,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 51,558 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 51,529 miles

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

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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N722 VPF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N722 VPF, 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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N722 VPF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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