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N308 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,009 mi
Last recorded161,009 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 161,009 miles

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

o/s/r outside door handle is broken

o/s/r seat is occupied by a child seat preventing seat belt operation check and mountings condition.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 161,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r outside door handle is broken

o/s/r seat is occupied by a child seat preventing seat belt operation check and mountings condition.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 159,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 156,363 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 156,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 147,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 139,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N308 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N308 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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What year was N308 HPP registered?

N308 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N308 HPP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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