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N866 DAB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,354 mi
Last recorded132,354 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN866 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 132,354 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 132,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 123,702 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 123,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 114,020 miles

front no plate watermarked and cracked,rear no plate cracked,o/s washer jet,fuel cap not original,front brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel lines at rear corroded,fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 11 Oct 2006 114,020 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate watermarked and cracked,rear no plate cracked,o/s washer jet,fuel cap not original,front brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel lines at rear corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,

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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N866 DAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N866 DAB, 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 N866 DAB registered?

N866 DAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N866 DAB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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