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N895 DAB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN895 DAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 121,560 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear

Fail 22 Oct 2010 121,547 miles

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

corrosion on main brake pipes at rear

Pass 24 Oct 2009 117,158 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 107,927 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 97,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,847 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 85,680 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 85,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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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N895 DAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N895 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 N895 DAB registered?

N895 DAB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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