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N354 BBA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,657 mi
Last recorded162,657 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN354 BBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 162,657 miles

both front outer cv boots cracked

cat bracket broken

fuel pipes corroded

hazard lights stick intermittently

n/s and o/s bottom ball joint boots slightly split

n/s number plate light dim

n/s/r coil spring fractured at top

n/s/r door sticks intermittently

play back of prop/diff

rear wiper blade split

slight grease leak o/s upper ball joint boot

slight pas oil leak

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 150,396 miles

both front outer cv boots slightly cracked

exhaust front pipe hanging bracket broken but still secure

o/s headlamp slightly loose

o/s/r tyre worn low, 2.5mm

p.a.s pipe damp

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear tyres stepped

rear wiper inop, blade split

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

squeak/noise from n/s/f when wheel turned, suspect wheel bearing/brakes?

Pass 19 Mar 2010 138,982 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 131,316 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 131,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 123,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 114,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 104,972 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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N354 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel 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 N354 BBA, 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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N354 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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