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N991 PUH

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 PUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,694 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 92,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 87,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 81,676 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,435 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 66,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N991 PUH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N991 PUH, 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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How do I check the history of N991 PUH?

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What year was N991 PUH registered?

N991 PUH is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N991 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 PUH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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