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N818 HYG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 HYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,410cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,466 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 117,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 112,187 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 103,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 103,196 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 100,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 96,058 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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N818 HYG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N818 HYG, 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 N818 HYG registered?

N818 HYG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N818 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 HYG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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