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N356 OYK

1971 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,685 mi
Last recorded153,685 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Frontera116,057 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 OYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 153,685 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 153,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 147,433 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 147,433 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 139,464 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 139,464 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 130,903 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 130,903 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 121,130 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 121,130 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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N356 OYK is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 116,057 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 N356 OYK, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N356 OYK registered?

N356 OYK is a 1971 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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