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N327 EPU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN327 EPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2010 115,442 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

emmisions not tested excessive smoke

prop shaft rubber split

Pass 20 Nov 2009 108,077 miles

main brake pipes corroded

slight steering oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 108,077 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

signs of a power steering oil leak

the main brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 100,160 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,160 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 88,282 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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N327 EPU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N327 EPU, 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 N327 EPU registered?

N327 EPU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N327 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N327 EPU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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