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N386 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,590 mi
Last recorded132,590 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 132,590 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 132,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 121,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side steper rusty

off side steper rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2008 121,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side steper rusty

off side steper rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2007 115,247 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 108,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N386 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N386 HPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N386 HPP registered?

N386 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N386 HPP safe to buy?

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