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N860 LPV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 LPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 78,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 75,168 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,168 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,050 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,351 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,319 miles

both rear hub seals leaking

nearside hand brake low performance

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,365 miles

both rear hub seals starting to leak

nearside handbrake slightly low perfprmance †

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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N860 LPV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N860 LPV, 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 N860 LPV registered?

N860 LPV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N860 LPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N860 LPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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