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N160 OYJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,508 mi
Last recorded172,508 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 OYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 172,508 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 172,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front lower ball joint gator split no signs of free play at present

Pass 28 Sep 2007 164,890 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 160,020 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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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N160 OYJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N160 OYJ, 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 N160 OYJ registered?

N160 OYJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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