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N739 TAV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,399 mi
Last recorded125,399 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 TAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

rear nearside number plate lamp bulb slightly dull

Pass 18 Apr 2011 121,971 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

cover missing from o/s/f indicator unit.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/f disc slightly corroded.

slight age cracking around o/s/r tyre.

slight corrosion in o/s sill

Fail 18 Apr 2011 121,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

cover missing from o/s/f indicator unit.

front number plate cracked.

o/s/f disc slightly corroded.

slight age cracking around o/s/r tyre.

slight corrosion in o/s sill

Pass 17 Apr 2010 116,948 miles

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

Cover missing from o/s/f indicator lamp unit but still showing orange light.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Slight crack in front number plate.

Small stone chip in o/s headlamp , not affecting beam or efficiency.

Unable to check rear seatbelt stalks as seats folded down and boot full.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 112,306 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

slight crack in front number plate.

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 112,306 miles

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

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

slight crack in front number plate.

unable to check rear seat belts as rear seats folded down.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 108,868 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 104,358 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 104,358 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 100,245 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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N739 TAV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N739 TAV, 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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N739 TAV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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