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N399 WRP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,880 mi
Last recorded75,880 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 WRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 75,880 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 75,871 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorating

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 5 May 2012 74,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 72,935 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 68,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 55,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 50,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 50,594 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

both front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 45,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,978 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 42,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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N399 WRP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N399 WRP, 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 N399 WRP registered?

N399 WRP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N399 WRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N399 WRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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