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N913 PTG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN913 PTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 142,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering has slight play in idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

fuel lines coroaded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 142,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play Steering has slight play in idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

fuel lines coroaded

Fail 24 Jan 2015 141,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody corossion general

Pass 24 Jan 2015 141,811 miles

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

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

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

underbody corossion general

Pass 12 Feb 2014 141,629 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 141,629 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 141,339 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 141,339 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 139,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 134,596 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 134,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 127,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 127,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 116,017 miles

slight blow from front exhaust joint

slight judder in rear service brakes

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

surface corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe feeding flexi hose

Pass 4 May 2007 108,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 97,681 miles

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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N913 PTG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N913 PTG, 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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N913 PTG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 1996.

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