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N741 OHM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,336 mi
Last recorded189,336 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN741 OHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 189,336 miles

oil pressure low,

Fail 1 Mar 2010 189,336 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

oil pressure low,

Pass 4 Mar 2009 185,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine oil light on.

nearside rear handbrake low reading.

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 185,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine oil light on.

nearside rear handbrake low reading.

offside rear handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 180,734 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel cap seal in poor condition

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

noise from offside rear wheel area when moving

Pass 3 Mar 2007 175,305 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 175,301 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 169,618 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 169,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N741 OHM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N741 OHM, 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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N741 OHM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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