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Vauxhall Frontera

Orange · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc

N642 EARMOT history

N642 EAR is an orange petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 14 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 73,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
73,780 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N642 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N642 EAR was last recorded at 73,780 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,584 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,780 miles
  • 2025 – 68,386 miles
  • 2023 – 68,317 miles
  • 2022 – 67,635 miles
  • 2021 – 67,016 miles
  • 2020 – 66,623 miles
  • 2019 – 65,846 miles
  • 2018 – 64,945 miles
  • 2017 – 64,440 miles
  • 2016 – 63,689 miles
  • 2015 – 63,099 miles
  • 2011 – 62,616 miles
  • 2010 – 61,694 miles
  • 2009 – 61,602 miles
  • 2008 – 60,843 miles
  • 2007 – 57,970 miles
  • 2006 – 56,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear fuel hose cracking

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,780 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    524065962885
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel hose cracking

  2. Fail73,780 miles (+196)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    257735223543
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel hose cracking

  3. Fail73,584 miles (+5,198)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,584 miles
    Test number
    100289351403
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested x 2 loose (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel hose cracking near fuel filter
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,386 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    192944154351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,317 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    818756133945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,635 miles (+619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    141610212956
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,016 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,016 miles
    Test number
    764121163722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,623 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,623 miles
    Test number
    432527424818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,846 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,846 miles
    Test number
    371070825490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,945 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    923507429865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,440 miles
    Test number
    989089687637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,438 miles (+749)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    303746533455
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear end pipe broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass63,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    307204386218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,689 miles (+590)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,689 miles
    Test number
    599320752215
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass63,099 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    758561125169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,616 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,616 miles
    Test number
    937493141188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,694 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    362904340195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,602 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    660007549197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,843 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    580554638109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,970 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    973249747165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,966 miles (+1,252)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,966 miles
    Test number
    850691047178
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass56,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    481604496042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N642 EAR

Does N642 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N642 EAR is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N642 EAR?
The MOT on N642 EAR is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N642 EAR done?
N642 EAR was recorded at 73,780 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 847 miles a year.
Has N642 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N642 EAR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on N642 EAR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N642 EAR find?
N642 EAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; rear fuel hose cracking.

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