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N844 FDH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,776 mi
Last recorded188,776 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 FDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 188,776 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 179,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 179,261 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 170,143 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2010 170,105 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 160,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 152,849 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 144,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 129,843 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 129,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 119,559 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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N844 FDH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N844 FDH, 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 N844 FDH registered?

N844 FDH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N844 FDH safe to buy?

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