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N385 MBJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,590 mi
Last recorded206,590 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 MBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 206,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 204,315 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 204,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 197,437 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 190,618 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 184,275 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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N385 MBJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N385 MBJ, 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 N385 MBJ registered?

N385 MBJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 July 1996.

Is N385 MBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 MBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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