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N812 HCA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

51,243 mi
Last recorded51,243 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN812 HCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,243 miles

Battery insecure

all brake flexi ferrules front and rear have some corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,243 miles

Battery insecure

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

all brake flexi ferrules front and rear have some corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 46,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,174 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,616 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,678 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 38,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N812 HCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N812 HCA, 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 N812 HCA registered?

N812 HCA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N812 HCA safe to buy?

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