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N206 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 116,712 miles

both headlamps have temporary repairs carried out

both rear anti roll bar bushes and link arms worn

offside side repeater getting deteriorated

rear brake discs getting worn

rear brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody getting corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2009 116,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps have temporary repairs carried out

both rear anti roll bar bushes and link arms worn

offside side repeater getting deteriorated

rear brake discs getting worn

rear brake pipes getting corroded

vehicles underbody getting corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 108,712 miles

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

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

all brake pipes getting corroded

brake pedal feeling spongy

exhaust system getting weak with corrosion

offside front indicater outer lens cover missing

recommend immediate attention to front pads

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar bush

Pass 13 Oct 2007 100,350 miles

brake pipes rusty

steering creaking

Fail 13 Oct 2007 100,350 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipes rusty

steering creaking

Pass 16 Oct 2006 90,987 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 90,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2005 85,693 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r door handle missing

Pass 19 Sep 2005 85,693 miles

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

o/s/r door handle missing

Fail 14 Sep 2005 85,615 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N206 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N206 HPP, 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 N206 HPP registered?

N206 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N206 HPP shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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