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N423 CMH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,331 mi
Last recorded85,331 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 CMH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 85,331 miles

FRONT BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT IMBALANCE STILL

FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS SHATTERED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED

REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND BREAKING UP

SLIGHT WATER INGRESS IN REAR NO' PLATE

SOME BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 10 Oct 2007 85,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS SHATTERED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

POWER STEERING PIPES BADLY CORRODED

REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND BREAKING UP

SLIGHT WATER INGRESS IN REAR NO' PLATE

SOME BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,382 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 81,380 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 77,576 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 77,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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N423 CMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N423 CMH, 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 N423 CMH registered?

N423 CMH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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