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N267 VBU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,675 mi
Last recorded97,675 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN267 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 97,675 miles

front suspension ball joints rubber gaitors split

rear seat belt checks not fully carried out due to child seats fitted

release handle missing from n/s/r door

Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,967 miles

all 4 front suspension ball joint rubber gaitors split

front number plate cracked and loose

n/s/r seat belt check not carried out due to child seat fitted

o/s/r door not opening from outside

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 6 Jun 2007 89,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 front suspension ball joint rubber gaitors split

front number plate cracked and loose

n/s/r seat belt check not fully carried out due to child seat fitted

o/s/r door not opening from outside

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 1 Jun 2007 89,724 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 front suspension ball joint rubber gaitors split

front number plate cracked and loose

n/s/r seat belt check not fully carried out due to child seat fitted

o/s/r door not opening from outside

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,724 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear door handel missing

Pass 26 May 2005 69,005 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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N267 VBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N267 VBU, 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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N267 VBU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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