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N988 EWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,884 mi
Last recorded113,884 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 EWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 113,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

slight cracks around front tyre circunferences

slight movement in column shaft (play beneath dust cover,recommend checking asplay at steering wheel close to mot limit

Fail 26 Sep 2007 113,859 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

slight cracks around front tyre circunferences

slight movement in column shaft (play beneath dust cover,recommend checking asplay at steering wheel close to mot limit

Pass 7 Aug 2006 106,862 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubber broken exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Aug 2005 99,775 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 99,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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N988 EWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N988 EWP, 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 N988 EWP registered?

N988 EWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N988 EWP safe to buy?

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