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N981 KTM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,058 mi
Last recorded139,058 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN981 KTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 139,058 miles

lower steering u/j has slight play

rear coil spring and rear chassis rails corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight center exhaust leak

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Jul 2011 135,492 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight up and down movement

rear brake pads low

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2010 132,639 miles

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

Fuel tank rusted and corroded

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

all brake back plates rusted

under body and chassis rusted and corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 132,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank rusted and corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all brake back plates rusted

under body and chassis rusted and corroded

Fuel tank filler hose has a temp repair

Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 126,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 114,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 108,852 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 108,825 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2006 102,018 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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N981 KTM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N981 KTM, 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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N981 KTM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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