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N842 OKG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,701 mi
Last recorded183,701 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 OKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 183,701 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 179,622 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Central Rear fuel tank shield corroded

Offside Rear Rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 5 Mar 2018 179,622 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Central Rear fuel tank shield corroded

Nearside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 176,123 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 171,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 167,041 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 167,031 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 164,210 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

side steps badly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 164,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

side steps badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 157,387 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 151,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill rusty

rear fuel pipe rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2011 145,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

number 3 injector pipe damp

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

rear axle oil leak

slight play to both front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2011 145,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

number 3 injector pipe damp

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

rear axle oil leak

slight play to both front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Feb 2010 137,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 130,345 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 130,345 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 124,051 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 124,051 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight movement on both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Feb 2007 116,537 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 116,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 108,425 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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N842 OKG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N842 OKG, 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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N842 OKG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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