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N284 XBR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,388 mi
Last recorded96,388 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 XBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,107 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 90,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in rear tyre

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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N284 XBR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N284 XBR, 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 N284 XBR registered?

N284 XBR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N284 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 XBR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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