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N983 FKJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 FKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Offside Front Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed Bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Offside Front Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking Inbetween Tread

Pass 26 Mar 2014 119,582 miles

fuel lines in poor condition

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 24 Mar 2014 119,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel lines in poor condition

nearside headlamp in poor condition

off side door step corroded/insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,179 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel lines in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2012 118,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel lines in poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2011 116,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 116,298 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 111,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 108,178 miles

Creak from steering/suspension at front.No apparent play or wear detected.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 108,178 miles

Creak from steering/suspension at front.No apparent play or wear detected.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 103,919 miles

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

rear tyres showin g first signs of wall and tread perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 99,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 99,036 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N983 FKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N983 FKJ, 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 N983 FKJ registered?

N983 FKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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