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N849 PUC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,699 mi
Last recorded74,699 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 PUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2013 74,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,931 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,226 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,203 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 69,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine coolant low

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 66,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,485 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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N849 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol 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 N849 PUC, 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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N849 PUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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