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N323 BNP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

274,767 mi
Last recorded274,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 BNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 274,767 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 269,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 264,741 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 259,525 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 255,019 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 250,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 244,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 241,006 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 235,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can still function as intended

vehicle heavily wax oiled/ under sealed

Pass 25 Sep 2017 228,955 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 22,314 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 22,314 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back plates (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 214,361 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 206,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 198,801 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)

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 19 Sep 2012 192,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 14 Sep 2011 182,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 171,805 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 159,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 148,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 129,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N323 BNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N323 BNP, 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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N323 BNP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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