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N28 VNV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 VNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 99,718 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 97,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 97,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 95,453 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 92,884 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 92,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 91,996 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 91,996 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres showing slight perishing of sidewalls

Fail 7 Dec 2006 90,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 88,092 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall perished but cords not exposed

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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N28 VNV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N28 VNV, 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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N28 VNV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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