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N958 JFM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,123 mi
Last recorded71,123 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 JFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 71,123 miles

corosion started around front and rear chassis/ suspension arms

exhaust slightly leaking at manifold area

front pipe to cat joint coroded/ poor

fuel pipes coroded

nearside rear sill coroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside park brake cable outer cracked

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

some play at steering column upper suport

Fail 3 May 2007 71,123 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

corosion started around front and rear chassis/ suspension arms

exhaust skightly leaking at manifold area

front pipe to cat joint coroded/ poor

fuel pipes coroded

nearside rear sill coroding

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside park brake cable outer cracked

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

some play at steering column upper suport

Pass 10 May 2006 67,510 miles

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank strap broken

radiator leaking coolant

slight play in steering column

Fail 7 Apr 2006 67,478 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes should be secured better

coolant leak

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank strap broken

slight play in steering column

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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N958 JFM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N958 JFM, 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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What year was N958 JFM registered?

N958 JFM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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