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N895 FGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN895 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,222 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 100,026 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine air inlet pipe cracking

exhaust catalyst in poor condition at joint

exhaust mountings in poor condition(splitting)

front no plate damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

front wiper blade splitting

large oil leak

offside headlamp loose

rear brake pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

windscreen chipped in zone a but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Nov 2009 91,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 91,323 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

60mm play in steering box (75mm limit)

catalyst fouling gearbox

centre exhaust mounts broken but still supporting system

diff leaking

major engine oil leak

play in steering wheel

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to open osr door

Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,122 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 87,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,797 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 31 Oct 2007 82,797 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 78,963 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 78,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N895 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N895 FGS, 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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N895 FGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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