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N556 RDD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,276 mi
Last recorded154,276 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 RDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 154,276 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 147,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2010 147,019 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 139,317 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 139,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 135,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 135,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight damage to o/s/f indicator lens.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 124,614 miles

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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N556 RDD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N556 RDD, 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 N556 RDD registered?

N556 RDD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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