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N896 HRO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,557 mi
Last recorded139,557 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 HRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 139,557 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 139,415 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 front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 137,606 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 137,576 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 134,453 miles

rear fuel pipes in poor condition

rear silencer baffles loose

Fail 18 May 2012 134,480 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipes very poor condition

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 5 May 2011 131,583 miles

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)

both n/s and o/s steps rotten

o/s wiper torn at ends

Pass 24 May 2010 128,986 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 128,949 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)

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

front to rear fuel pipes in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,322 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 126,315 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 122,378 miles

A towbar is fitted to vehicle

Both outer side step stands,rust corrosion?

E.G.R valve plastic connection pipe to hose is broken ?

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front No-plate is cracked

Front tracking is out?

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Underneath of vehicle in places has rust corrosion ?

Fail 13 May 2008 122,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

A towbar is fitted to vehicle

Both outer side step stands,rust corrosion?

E.G.R valve plastic connection pipe to hose is broken ?

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front No-plate is cracked

Front tracking is out?

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Underneath of vehicle in places has rust corrosion ?

Pass 31 May 2007 118,895 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 114,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 114,867 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N896 HRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N896 HRO, 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 N896 HRO registered?

N896 HRO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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