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N844 DDB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 DDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 112,365 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 107,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,387 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting / outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting / outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering joints

Fail 22 Nov 2017 102,371 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting / outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front inner wing panel corroded

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mounting / outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Nov 2016 99,888 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all suspension and chassis surface corrosion

offside rear sill holed by corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2016 99,884 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into connecting block (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all suspension and chassis surface corrosion

offside rear sill holed by corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 93,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 93,648 miles

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

Suspect exhaust manifold leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 89,093 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED Vehicle structure underneath,chassis members surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2012 85,576 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 837,192 miles

general underside corrosion to all areas

Fail 11 Oct 2011 83,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

general underside corrosion to all areas

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,296 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,912 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 75,912 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 73,247 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,098 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,815 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 58,474 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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N844 DDB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 N844 DDB, 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 N844 DDB registered?

N844 DDB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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