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N966 DTJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 DTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 149,876 miles

Body mounting points rusty Still secure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Disc Brake Shields rotted off

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All........... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of it........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four,,.. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 149,876 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Body mounting points rusty Still secure

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Disc Brake Shields rotted off

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All........... (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of it........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Four,,.. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 148,331 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 148,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 147,480 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 147,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,032 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 141,981 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short towbar (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 25 May 2016 137,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 133,250 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 133,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 127,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 121,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,180 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,180 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 116,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 110,929 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 110,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 105,217 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 98,268 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,268 miles

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

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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N966 DTJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N966 DTJ, 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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N966 DTJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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