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N288 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,747 mi
Last recorded128,747 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 128,747 miles

down pipe corroded

slight engine oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear hand brake outer cable condition

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 111,442 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 111,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 105,681 miles

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

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 101,404 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 101,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,684 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,371 miles

Front number plate cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 89,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake fluid cap in poor condition

Coolant leak

Coolant level low

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside side repeater in complete

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

Offside front sidelight dim

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade broken

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 83,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,866 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,866 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside and rear wiper blades split

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,960 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 75,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Under shield loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,165 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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N288 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N288 HPP, 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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N288 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 March 1996.

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