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N831 HVW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 HVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 106,190 miles

Offside Front tyre is getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,729 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 102,944 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,259 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,248 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 97,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 95,829 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 94,253 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 94,253 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 May 2010 94,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 88,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 85,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,172 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 78,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N831 HVW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N831 HVW, 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 N831 HVW registered?

N831 HVW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N831 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N831 HVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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