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N71 JNW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,496 mi
Last recorded125,496 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 JNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 125,496 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded before joint

both rear brake pipes across diff slightly corroded

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 29 Mar 2011 125,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake flexy ferrules slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded before joint

both rear brake pipes across diff slightly corroded

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 6 Apr 2010 112,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,931 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 100,490 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,189 miles

NSF OSF SCRUBBING ON OUTSIDES OF TYERS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,559 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,559 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N71 JNW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N71 JNW, 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 N71 JNW registered?

N71 JNW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N71 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N71 JNW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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