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N76 EAR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN76 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 148,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

has slight play in steering idlers

Pass 1 Nov 2014 146,352 miles

exhaust in poor condition

previous welding repairs

slight play at all steering and suspension joints

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2013 145,382 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bodywork damage

repairs to both rear outer sills

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2013 145,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 145,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEELS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 8 Nov 2011 143,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 130,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 126,529 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEELS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 119,435 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mountings poor

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Mar 2006 109,019 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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N76 EAR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N76 EAR, 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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N76 EAR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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