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N101 BDC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 BDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2010 106,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

engine water pump leaking

Fail 24 May 2010 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 96,955 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 96,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,325 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

clutch fluid low

fluid leak rear diff area

offside rear lower side light inop

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 74,410 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 74,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N101 BDC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N101 BDC, 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 N101 BDC registered?

N101 BDC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N101 BDC safe to buy?

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