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N26 PBO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 PBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

condition of parking brake operation.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 97,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 92,662 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 85,080 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 85,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper missing at time of test.

Fail 8 Jun 2021 75,368 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front bumper missing at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

diff has minor oil leak

Pass 28 May 2019 59,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,425 miles

under neath corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 53,872 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,918 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,686 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight crack in front no. plate

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,333 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 28,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 20,953 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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N26 PBO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N26 PBO, 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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N26 PBO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N26 PBO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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