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N816 DJA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN816 DJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 93,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 93,522 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,020 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 92,020 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis sections rusting

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,694 miles

2 front tyres low on edges

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 87,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 85,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 82,436 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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N816 DJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N816 DJA, 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 N816 DJA registered?

N816 DJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N816 DJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N816 DJA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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