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N832 XBR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,117 mi
Last recorded137,117 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN832 XBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 137,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 137,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 130,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 126,955 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,126 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 124,055 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 124,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,057 miles

both front ball joint covers perished

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 110,477 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 164,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 99,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 96,956 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,857 miles

front no.plate staerting to deteriorate

n/s front & o/s raer shock-absorbers showing signs of starting to leak

rear brake pads may be low

slight play in steering box

Fail 9 Jun 2008 91,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no.plate staerting to deteriorate

n/s front & o/s raer shock-absorbers showing signs of starting to leak

rear brake pads may be low

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 78,460 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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N832 XBR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N832 XBR, 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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N832 XBR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N832 XBR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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