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N226 BVU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,214 mi
Last recorded73,214 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 BVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,214 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis corroded

front number plate in poor condition

general vehicle condition is poor

nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front door upper hinge very poor condition

offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,772 miles

all front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

all metal brake pipes in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear bumper in poor condition

no rear seats fitted

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 71,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

all metal brake pipes in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear bumper in poor condition

no rear seats fitted

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,073 miles

both front brake flexis ferrules corroded

front number plate in very poor condition

front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

no rear seats fitted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front metal brake pipes in poor condition

offside front pads appear low

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,073 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake flexis ferrules corroded

front number plate in very poor condition

front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

no rear seats fitted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front metal brake pipes in poor condition

offside front pads appear low

oil leak

rad leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,532 miles

both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 May 2008 65,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,826 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 55,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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N226 BVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N226 BVU, 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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N226 BVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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