MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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)
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)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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