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N738 KVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,915 mi
Last recorded115,915 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,915 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 108,550 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2017 108,447 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2016 102,673 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort lower (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 102,421 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside effort lower (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,081 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak from oil filter

Fail 3 May 2013 89,656 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil leak from diff

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,716 miles

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,705 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside parking brake cable outer sleeve split

offside side step bracket corroded

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,416 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 67,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,492 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 63,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N738 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N738 KVS, 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 N738 KVS registered?

N738 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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