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N161 BCF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 BCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2011 121,236 miles

coolant leak

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

exhaust blow from manifold

fuel hoses perishing

leak from offside rear axle

oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front caliper damp

slight oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,330 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Mar 2008 106,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn low

front pads worn low

front wipers poor

oil leak from engine

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,729 miles

exhaust bracket broken

front discs worn

front number plate cracked

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 8 Apr 2006 86,595 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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N161 BCF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N161 BCF, 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 N161 BCF registered?

N161 BCF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is N161 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N161 BCF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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