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N771 RDF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,619 mi
Last recorded137,619 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN771 RDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 137,619 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 137,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 135,012 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 134,998 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 130,842 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 126,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 119,980 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 119,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

n/r backplate wet(diff oil)

n/s park brake cable outer casing corroded and cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2005 115,472 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 115,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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N771 RDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N771 RDF, 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 N771 RDF registered?

N771 RDF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N771 RDF safe to buy?

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