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N549 AAU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,841 mi
Last recorded163,841 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 AAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 163,841 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 163,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 158,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 154,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 148,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 145,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2009 142,371 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 136,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 132,735 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r exterior door handle not working

Fail 13 Aug 2007 132,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r exterior door handle not working

Pass 1 Aug 2006 129,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 129,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 117,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2005 117,278 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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N549 AAU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N549 AAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N549 AAU registered?

N549 AAU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N549 AAU safe to buy?

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