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N991 GPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,254 miles

see advisory notice test number 167896355455

Fail 25 Feb 2015 96,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front back plate heavily corroded.

offside front tyre is cracking in tread.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,232 miles

see advisories from test number:- 158149264402

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,141 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN BORDERLINE

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

SECURITY OF NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,968 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,576 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

brake pipes greased.

off side front brake binding slightly.

security of headlamps.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,176 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPE TO REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSE.

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES.

CORROSION ON MAIN BRAKE PIPES BORDERLINE IN PLACES.

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE.

REPAIR TO CENTRE SILENCER BORDERLINE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,619 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,665 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,130 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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N991 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N991 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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N991 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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