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YIB 5743

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,066 mi
Last recorded169,066 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 5743
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 169,066 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 30 Jul 2013 169,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 21 Jul 2012 161,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play steering damper

Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 144,301 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2010 144,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 138,801 miles

n/s/r fuel pipes corroding

rear prop u/j worn

Fail 25 Aug 2009 138,791 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r fuel pipes corroding

rear prop u/j worn

Fail 21 Aug 2009 138,663 miles

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

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded

rear prop uj worn

Fail 14 Aug 2009 138,410 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r fuel pipes corroded

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,243 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binds slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2007 121,243 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2007 121,042 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 112,828 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 111,754 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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YIB 5743 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel 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 YIB 5743, 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 YIB 5743 registered?

YIB 5743 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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