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N346 UTA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,141 mi
Last recorded133,141 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN346 UTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 133,141 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 133,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 132,756 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 132,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,724 miles

Brake pedal travels

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 132,448 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 132,448 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 131,788 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 131,788 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 131,234 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,503 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 128,807 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 128,807 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 125,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 124,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 124,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 118,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 111,335 miles

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

Oil leak

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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N346 UTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N346 UTA, 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 N346 UTA registered?

N346 UTA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N346 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N346 UTA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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