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N290 DNE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,413 mi
Last recorded106,413 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 DNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 106,413 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

middle exhaust mounting split

rear brake pipe from load valve to hose slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 106,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

middle exhaust mounting split

rear brake pipe from load valve to hose slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 89,236 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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N290 DNE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N290 DNE, 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 N290 DNE registered?

N290 DNE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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