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N975 GPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 149,692 miles

Nearside wiper blade split at end

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

Offside wiper blade split at end

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

Running boards fitted to vehicle have extensive corrosion to mountings, reccomend these are repaired or removed before further deterioration occurs.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 149,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split at end

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

Offside wiper blade split at end

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 145,172 miles

N/S running board centre rear mountings fractured, only attached at front

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 145,172 miles

N/S running board centre rear mountings fractured, only attached at front

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,108 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 139,108 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 132,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 132,900 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 128,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S headlamp lens chipped, beam ok.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Some slight movement in tilt steering column assembly but appears secure.

Spare tyre worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jul 2009 124,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake pads appear low, require inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Tyres appear underinflated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,720 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 118,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 112,626 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 112,539 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 106,363 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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N975 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N975 GPP, 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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N975 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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