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N938 XRS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,896 mi
Last recorded119,896 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 XRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 119,896 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis corroding

front and rear braking components corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brakes fluctuating

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 119,896 miles

corrosion on chassis

flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

front pads worn

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,896 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

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

corrosion on chassis

flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

front pads worn

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,896 miles

hazards working at time of test but intermittently stopped during pre checks

light corrosion along off side inner sills

oil leak

un able to check for rear brake bind or roughness in wheel bearings as transmission is restrictive

Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,896 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp illuminating when tail light is on (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hazards working at time of test but intermittently stopped during pre checks

light corrosion along off side inner sills

oil leak

un able to check for rear brake bind or roughness in wheel bearings as transmission is restrictive

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,896 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,896 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 119,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 118,436 miles

surface rust to chassis

Fail 22 Oct 2010 118,426 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs rusting

nearside front brake reading fluctuating

surface rust to chassis

Pass 23 Oct 2009 117,980 miles

surface rust to underside and chassis

Pass 15 Oct 2008 117,242 miles

surface rust to underside and chassis

Fail 15 Oct 2008 117,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface rust to underside and chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2007 115,954 miles

front and rear bumper corners corroded

front number plate cracked

idle speed unstable

Fail 24 Sep 2007 115,949 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear bumper corners corroded

front number plate cracked

idle speed unstable

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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N938 XRS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red 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 N938 XRS, 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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N938 XRS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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