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N535 MWV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,991 mi
Last recorded81,991 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN535 MWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,991 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 81,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,473 miles

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

side steps rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2011 805,533 miles

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

side steps rusty

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,523 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 78,523 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,874 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 74,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,213 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 70,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,269 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight play in front n/s lower ball joint

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,335 miles

all 4 tyres worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2005 58,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 58,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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N535 MWV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N535 MWV, 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 N535 MWV registered?

N535 MWV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N535 MWV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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