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N951 AEJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,278 mi
Last recorded154,278 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 AEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 154,278 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 143,553 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 143,553 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 140,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres on car are cracking on inner sidewalls

o/s/f washer jet does not work

Pass 28 Aug 2009 135,845 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn uneven

o/s/f washer is poor

Pass 15 Sep 2008 129,088 miles

note heavy corrosion on petrol tank straps .. note heavy corrosion on fuel pipes.. note superficial play in steering wheel.. note o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor split no play as yet.. note surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 15 Sep 2008 129,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

note heavy corrosion on petrol tank straps .. note heavy corrosion on fuel pipes.. note superficial play in steering wheel.. note o/s/f lower balljoint gaitor split no play as yet.. note surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 31 Aug 2007 121,636 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 121,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2006 116,009 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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N951 AEJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N951 AEJ, 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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N951 AEJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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