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N816 YUJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,533 mi
Last recorded138,533 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 138,533 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 138,362 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 131,188 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 131,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both front spot lamps have jagged broken glass

Pass 6 Mar 2006 121,564 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 YUJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel 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 N816 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

N816 YUJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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