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N862 JCL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN862 JCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 126,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 125,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 122,647 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,044 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 119,955 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,560 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight oil leak rear dif

Fail 10 Mar 2014 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

slight oil leak rear dif

Pass 23 Mar 2013 91,555 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,801 miles

big engine oil leak

power steering pump damp with oil

rear axle leaking oil through end cover rusty

steering box damp with oil

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,801 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

big engine oil leak

power steering pump damp with oil

rear axle leaking oil through end cover rusty

steering box damp with oil

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,766 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 69,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both headlights slightly loose

front no/ plate poor

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,406 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 47,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,477 miles

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

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

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

all tyres are slightly perished and cracking

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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N862 JCL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N862 JCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N862 JCL registered?

N862 JCL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N862 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N862 JCL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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