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N89 BBA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,595 mi
Last recorded159,595 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 BBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 159,595 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn prop coupling deteriorating ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 155,333 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 151,039 miles

exhaust box has loose baffels

nearside stop light requires attention

steering idler has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2015 146,070 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 143,215 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 140,218 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 135,335 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 130,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 127,615 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 125,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 125,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 122,071 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 118,389 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 118,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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N89 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N89 BBA, 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 N89 BBA registered?

N89 BBA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N89 BBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N89 BBA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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