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N972 HRE

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 152,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

fuel pipes at rear corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake backplates both corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,475 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

fuel pipes at rear corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake backplates both corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 150,436 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 150,426 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2012 148,642 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 147,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 146,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 144,240 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 144,231 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2008 142,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 142,438 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 140,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 131,662 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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N972 HRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N972 HRE, 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 N972 HRE registered?

N972 HRE is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 March 1996.

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