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N909 MAE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,402 mi
Last recorded161,402 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 MAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 161,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak excessive ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 161,396 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank insecure metal casing corroded away (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak excessive ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 156,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 154,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 153,333 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 153,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 147,985 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 143,756 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 143,756 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 136,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 136,177 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 130,823 miles

nearside front lower ball joint is very tight

Fail 26 Apr 2010 130,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front lower ball joint is very tight

Pass 3 Apr 2009 130,735 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 130,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 120,577 miles

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Jun 2006 104,710 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N909 MAE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N909 MAE, 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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N909 MAE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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