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N831 LJO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

210,051 mi
Last recorded210,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 LJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2025 210,051 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 210,050 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 209,965 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 208,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 205,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 202,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

front brake pads look low

Pass 16 Dec 2015 198,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 191,397 miles

travel on handbrake lever when pulled on.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 187,237 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 177,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting in osf body.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 165,517 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 155,775 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Dec 2009 145,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 135,238 miles

st idler wrn r ex slight blow f sh bushes wrn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,470 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 10,570 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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N831 LJO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N831 LJO, 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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What year was N831 LJO registered?

N831 LJO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 March 1996.

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