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N640 MEU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,759 mi
Last recorded158,759 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 MEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 158,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 158,661 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank outer cover plate rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 152,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 148,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 145,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 144,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 142,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 140,563 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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N640 MEU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N640 MEU, 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 N640 MEU registered?

N640 MEU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N640 MEU safe to buy?

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