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N86 ANC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,006 mi
Last recorded147,006 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 ANC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumpoer removed box fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 144,195 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 141,571 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 136,882 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 136,882 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 134,112 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 134,041 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 133,084 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 133,074 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 129,211 miles

just to say the vehicle is jacked up for off roading and as it is used for off roading it does have some pannel damage but no sharp edges

Pass 24 Apr 2009 125,357 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 125,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 121,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside sill

slight misting offside rear shocky

under body engine cover insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2008 121,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight corrosion nearside sill

slight misting offside rear shocky

under body engine cover insecure

Pass 3 May 2007 115,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 115,790 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 109,019 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2x rear tyres worn

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

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

slight misting of oil on offside rear brake disc back plate

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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N86 ANC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N86 ANC, 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 N86 ANC registered?

N86 ANC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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