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N387 XJL

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 XJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,873 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

both front flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2007 65,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,565 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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N387 XJL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N387 XJL, 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 N387 XJL registered?

N387 XJL is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N387 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N387 XJL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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