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N82 LJO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 LJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,325 miles

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

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

advise all rear brake pipes covered in grease

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

advise not possible to see front brake pads

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,774 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,774 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 78,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,842 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 59,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 59,471 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 59,446 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

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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N82 LJO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N82 LJO, 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 N82 LJO registered?

N82 LJO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N82 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N82 LJO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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