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N765 HNG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,618 mi
Last recorded136,618 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN765 HNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,618 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 131,457 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 131,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,844 miles

NSR hub moist with oil

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

OSF and NSR brake sticking slightly

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

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

play detected in front hubs

rear axle diff plate wet with oil

Pass 21 Aug 2012 117,817 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r disc badly scored on inside.

n/s/r indicator/side stop light missing the deflector in between.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 117,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r disc badly scored on inside.

n/s/r indicator/side stop light missing the deflector in between.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,606 miles

front exhaust has a broken bracket, but is still secure.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 111,606 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r brake slightly sticking.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,610 miles

STRONG ADVISE: O/S/R TYRE BADLY SPLITTING/CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

advise: both rear discs slightly scored.

advise:n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,063 miles

n/s/f n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Jul 2009 99,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,758 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,056 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 84,041 miles

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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N765 HNG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N765 HNG, 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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N765 HNG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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