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N317 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,773 mi
Last recorded92,773 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 92,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,135 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 91,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,929 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 86,929 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,260 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,595 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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N317 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N317 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 N317 HPP registered?

N317 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N317 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N317 HPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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