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N495 AEJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,685 mi
Last recorded137,685 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 AEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,685 miles

N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS REPAIRS O/K DAY OF TEST

Fail 7 Jul 2010 137,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 135,869 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis corrsion starting o/k day of test

n/s and o/s outer sills corrsion starting o/k day of test

rear cross member corrsion starting o/k day test

Fail 6 Jun 2009 135,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s front chassis corrsion starting o/k day of test

n/s and o/s outer sills corrsion starting o/k day of test

rear cross member corrsion starting o/k day test

Pass 16 Jun 2008 132,411 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 132,411 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 130,905 miles

n/s o/s underneath vehicle corrsion starting o/k †day of test

Pass 17 Feb 2006 128,715 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 128,715 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear diff leaking. †rear nearside hub seal leaking.

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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N495 AEJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N495 AEJ, 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 N495 AEJ registered?

N495 AEJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N495 AEJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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