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N109 BOL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,040 mi
Last recorded122,040 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 BOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 122,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

both outer door steps corroded

both rear tyres showing age cracks

Pass 30 Jul 2007 115,008 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leaks

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

side steps have surface corrosion on underside

small crack in windscreen outside swept area

Fail 30 Jul 2007 115,008 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leaks

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

side steps have surface corrosion on underside

small crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 31 Jul 2006 107,629 miles

oil leaks

slight play in lower steering column UJ

Fail 31 Jul 2006 107,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

slight play in lower steering column UJ

Fail 2 Aug 2005 98,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and worn close to minimum tread depth

Pass 2 Aug 2005 98,988 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly perished and worn close to minimum tread depth

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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N109 BOL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N109 BOL, 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 N109 BOL registered?

N109 BOL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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