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N956 GPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,420 mi
Last recorded142,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2011 142,420 miles

Car overheating

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 142,420 miles

Car overheating

Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,749 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 136,686 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 136,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 133,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 131,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 130,336 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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N956 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N956 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N956 GPP registered?

N956 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 February 1996.

Is N956 GPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N956 GPP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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