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N842 ANP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,903 mi
Last recorded105,903 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 ANP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 105,903 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 103,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,232 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 9,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 9,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 94,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 84,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 77,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 73,310 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 73,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box mount partially split but still secure

emission test just passed requires attention

nail in near side rear tyre

small chip in zone b

under part of car dirty and slight surface corrosion †

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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N842 ANP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N842 ANP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N842 ANP registered?

N842 ANP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N842 ANP safe to buy?

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