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N412 HPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN412 HPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 128,823 miles

2x fuel pipes rusty

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 128,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2x fuel pipes rusty

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 122,910 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 110,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 110,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 102,749 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 102,614 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,343 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2005 84,420 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N412 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N412 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.

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What year was N412 HPP registered?

N412 HPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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