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N705 ECC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,508 mi
Last recorded139,508 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 ECC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 139,508 miles

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

nearside front brake very slightly binding, detected while rotating the road wheel by hand

Pass 17 Nov 2012 128,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 117,682 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Nov 2011 117,682 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 99,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 80,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,330 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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N705 ECC 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 80%.

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 N705 ECC, 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 N705 ECC registered?

N705 ECC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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