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N160 SEW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 SEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,201 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,948 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,619 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,617 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,672 miles

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 SEW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N160 SEW, 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 SEW registered?

N160 SEW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N160 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N160 SEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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