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N824 AKN

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,721 miles

ALL WHEEL RETAINING STUDS DO NOT EXTEND FULLY THROUGH THE WHEEL NUTS

BOTH SIDE STEP MOUNTINGS CORRODED AWAY

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BULL BAR MOUNTINGS CORRODED AWAY

FUEL TANK PROTECTION SHIELD CORRODED AWAY

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO WEAR MARKERS ON INNER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND ACROSS THE REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 28 Jul 2014 87,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL WHEEL RETAINING STUDS DO NOT EXTEND FULLY THROUGH THE WHEEL NUTS

BOTH SIDE STEP MOUNTINGS CORRODED AWAY

EXTENSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BULL BAR MOUNTINGS CORRODED AWAY

FUEL TANK PROTECTION SHIELD CORRODED AWAY

O/S/F TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO WEAR MARKERS ON INNER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS, BODY PANELS, FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND ACROSS THE REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES

Pass 25 Jul 2013 84,785 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both outer door step mounts corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 84,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 82,735 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front mirror glass cracked

vehicle body/suspension corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,723 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

offside front mirror glass cracked

vehicle body/suspension corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 80,550 miles

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

os mirror cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2011 80,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

os mirror cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,564 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 78,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All brake discs rusty

Pass 28 May 2008 73,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f/ door mirror small crack

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,224 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f/ mirror cracked

small play in steering box

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,955 miles

Nearside 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)

fuel lines rusting near tank

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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N824 AKN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N824 AKN, 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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N824 AKN is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 January 1996.

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