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N838 FHL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,500 mi
Last recorded115,500 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 FHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 115,500 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

side steps fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 115,280 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

side steps fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 107,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 107,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,350 miles

nearside handbrake low reading

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,122 miles

lower front to back brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,389 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 87,386 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,767 miles

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,158 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp cracked (no sharp edges)

underside heavily greased

Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp cracked (no sharp edges)

underside heavily greased

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 424,754 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,005 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,055 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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N838 FHL 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 75%.

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 N838 FHL, 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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N838 FHL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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