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N732 HBW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,711 mi
Last recorded72,711 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN732 HBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,711 miles

slight crack in rear flasher n/s

slight mist of water in both headlamps

Pass 27 Mar 2007 68,011 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 68,004 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 64,174 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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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N732 HBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N732 HBW, 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 N732 HBW registered?

N732 HBW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N732 HBW safe to buy?

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