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N906 GPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN906 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 119,700 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 119,678 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 110,719 miles

front tyres getting low

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front top swivel has slight play and gaitor split

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pads low

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

slight roughness felt in rear axle

various areas of underbody corrosion

various marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

various suspension components corroding

Fail 24 Dec 2009 110,719 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

front tyres getting low

nearside front top swivel has slight play and gaitor split

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pads low

slight play in front hub bearings

slight play in steering arms and idliers

slight roughness felt in rear axle

various areas of underbody corrosion

various marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

various suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,774 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 99,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 95,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 90,474 miles

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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N906 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N906 GPP, 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 N906 GPP registered?

N906 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N906 GPP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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