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N488 BOP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 BOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 98,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,074 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 65,903 miles

Off side front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 65,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Off side front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls.

Fail 13 Mar 2006 60,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,817 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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N488 BOP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N488 BOP, 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 N488 BOP registered?

N488 BOP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N488 BOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 BOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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