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N181 BNC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,955 mi
Last recorded85,955 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 BNC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 85,955 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,610 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,415 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,253 miles

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

advice n/s head lamp slightly insecure

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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N181 BNC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N181 BNC, 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 N181 BNC registered?

N181 BNC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N181 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 BNC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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