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N988 UPB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,378 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 97,378 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 96,397 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,018 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 93,002 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,437 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 75,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UPB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N988 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

N988 UPB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N988 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 UPB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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