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N798 HWC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,835 mi
Last recorded158,835 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN798 HWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 158,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff rusty

speedo not working

Fail 11 Sep 2018 158,831 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff rusty

speedo not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 151,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear of engine block ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 151,166 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak rear of engine block ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 143,368 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Retaining clips slight play both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Jul 2014 134,145 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 112,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,747 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 94,740 miles

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

Fuel lines corroding.

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,740 miles

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

Fuel lines corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 85,669 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 85,669 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 78,734 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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N798 HWC 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 N798 HWC, 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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N798 HWC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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