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N890 NGB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 NGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 107,927 miles

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

Dip stick end missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes rusty

Rear axle sump plate rusty and slight leak

Slight damage to off side rear light lens

Slight dampness around fuel fitter

Slight split in nearside front wiper blade

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 106,525 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 106,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 103,622 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 102,880 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 102,479 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 102,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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N890 NGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N890 NGB, 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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N890 NGB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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