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N64 XNT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,993 mi
Last recorded157,993 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN64 XNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 157,993 miles

ball joint rubbers split

front steelbrake pipes in very poor condition

n/s front tyre poor condition

play in front wheelbearings

propshaft u.js worn

rear steelbrake pipes in very poor condition

rear tyres poor

side step support mounts poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2008 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight corrosion o/s sidestep mounting

Pass 2 Oct 2008 144,730 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight corrosion o/s sidestep mounting

Pass 15 Oct 2007 135,631 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

front discs worn low

Fail 15 Oct 2007 135,631 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

front discs worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2006 130,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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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N64 XNT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N64 XNT, 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 N64 XNT registered?

N64 XNT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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