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N724 VSO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

91,394 mi
Last recorded91,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN724 VSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,394 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2013 91,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,257 miles

damage to n/s sill

Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

damage to n/s sill

Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to l/h cill

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 85,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,961 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 78,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 78,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,349 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 69,342 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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N724 VSO 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 47.1%.

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 N724 VSO, 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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N724 VSO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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