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N765 YBL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,702 mi
Last recorded141,702 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN765 YBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,702 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area, not within prescribed areas

free-play in steering box, within specified limits

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 30 Sep 2011 141,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch area, not within prescribed areas

free-play in steering box, within specified limits

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 18 Mar 2010 136,588 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 125,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 125,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 117,491 miles

0ffside rear tyre split

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear and both front tyres split

Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,491 miles

0ffside rear tyre split

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear and both front tyres split

Pass 18 Apr 2007 112,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 107,373 miles

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

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 YBL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YBL, 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 YBL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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