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N359 HNG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,276 mi
Last recorded75,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 HNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,276 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear suspension areas all corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,050 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering arms

Pass 17 Oct 2009 64,498 miles

engine oil leak

front & rear brake discs corroding

n/s/r seat belt slight fraying

screen chipped

underside rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2008 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 64,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 62,028 miles

brake discs surface corroded.

o/s/r seat belt missing.

slight pedal pulse from rear brakes

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,406 miles

no belt fitted to o/s/r.rear brake discs corroded,chip in screen,front no plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2005 58,323 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 58,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering box/gear has slight play and roughness,o/s/r seat belt not fitted.zone (b) of screen chipped

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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N359 HNG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N359 HNG, 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 N359 HNG registered?

N359 HNG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N359 HNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 HNG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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