MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
both front metal brake pipes in poor surface condition
nearside front wheel bearing has slight play
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N226 BVU registered?
N226 BVU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 March 1996.
Is N226 BVU safe to buy?
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