MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside headlamp chrome faded
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside headlamp chrome faded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both bottom ball joint rubbers perished
both front tyres low tread
exhaust corroded
oil leak pinion seal
various metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight bind on nearside front brake.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight bind on nearside front brake.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes coverd
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N743 FOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black 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 N743 FOR, 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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N743 FOR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 February 1996.
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