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N975 NWT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,043 mi
Last recorded154,043 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 NWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 150,429 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 140,816 miles

dashboard metal trim corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2013 140,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

dashboard metal trim corroded

side steps corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 133,741 miles

chip in screen

o/s/r sill starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 128,322 miles

exhaust been repaired

rear brake backings corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2010 128,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

exhaust been repaired

rear brake backings corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 121,756 miles

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

rear brake backings corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,978 miles

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Fail 22 Nov 2008 114,973 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Nov 2007 109,262 miles

dust cover on n/s/f bottom balljoint split

fuel lines starting to corrode

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres nearing limit

slight play in both front wheelbearings

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Dec 2006 103,363 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 103,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery flat

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 NWT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N975 NWT, 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 NWT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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