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N980 UEC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 UEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,890 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,140 miles

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle showing signs of rust

Fail 18 Nov 2013 90,079 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 15 Nov 2012 85,300 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 85,300 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,904 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 76,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 73,571 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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N980 UEC 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 N980 UEC, 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 N980 UEC registered?

N980 UEC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N980 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N980 UEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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