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N353 AOX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,969 mi
Last recorded96,969 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 AOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 96,969 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 96,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 93,983 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 93,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 93,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 90,872 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 90,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

centre driveshaft coupling split.

Pass 3 May 2006 84,283 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 84,283 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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N353 AOX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N353 AOX, 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 N353 AOX registered?

N353 AOX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N353 AOX safe to buy?

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