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N943 AUY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,324 mi
Last recorded140,324 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN943 AUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 140,324 miles

Oil leak

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

body damage

fuel pipes slight corrosion

general underbody corrosion

oil leak n/side rear hub

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,644 miles

body damage

genral surface corrosion

oil leak from n/s rear hub asembly

tailgate not opening

Fail 19 Jun 2014 133,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

body damage

genral surface corrosion

oil leak from n/s rear hub asembly

tailgate not opening

Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,846 miles

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

n/side rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 127,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/side rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,842 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 116,568 miles

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,791 miles

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

oil leak on nearside rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2009 105,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 28 Jun 2008 100,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak on engine

oil leak on near side rear axle

Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,495 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on near side rear axle

oil leak on rear of gear box

Fail 19 Jun 2006 91,279 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,279 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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N943 AUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N943 AUY, 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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N943 AUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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