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N82 FKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,741 mi
Last recorded137,741 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 137,741 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank support corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 137,704 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2024 137,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2022 136,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,342 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 129,342 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 123,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,690 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,953 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,475 miles

n/s pads worn

n/s/r tyre worn on limit

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,635 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,489 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2011 90,825 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,012 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 12 Jan 2007 63,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,345 miles

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

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

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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N82 FKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N82 FKX, 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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N82 FKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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