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N897 GPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,097 mi
Last recorded104,097 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of chassis (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s door step mounting brackets corroded

o/s/r backplate missing and n/s/r deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,392 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread.

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

both side step mountings corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 103,392 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread.

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

both side step mountings corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parts of chassis corroded but not considered excessive

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

Rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

Side step mounting brackets corroded

Slight bind offside front brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,577 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f step support holed and corroded all other supports corroded and n/s as well

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear wiper blade torn

windsreen delaminated at bottom corners

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/f step support holed and corroded all other supports corroded and n/s as well

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear wiper blade torn

windsreen delaminated at bottom corners

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,181 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre outer wall

step support tubes holed and corroding

windscreen delaminated at bottom corners

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,492 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear fuel pipes rusty

tail gate hinges stiff

Fail 20 Jan 2012 95,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear fuel pipes rusty

tail gate hinges stiff

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,277 miles

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

n/s windscreen bottom corner delaminated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak on gearbox and diff

slight tear on wiper blades still clearing ok

step bars rusting

Fail 26 Jan 2011 93,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s windscreen bottom corner delaminated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak on gearbox and diff

slight tear on wiper blades still clearing ok

step bars rusting

Fail 29 Jan 2010 90,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f step bracket to chassis slightly corroded

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f step bracket to chassis slightly corroded

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,437 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

only 1 washer jet working on offside,not affecting vision.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 86,273 miles

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,099 miles

slight gearbox and diff oil leaks

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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N897 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N897 GPP, 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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N897 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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