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N996 GPP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,768 mi
Last recorded73,768 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 GPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 73,768 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Indicator Lamp Switch Loose

N/S/F Lower Ball Joint Gaitor Split

Oil Leaks

Play In Top Steering Coloum

Rear & Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Corroding

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Steel Brake Pipes By Compensator Corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2007 73,768 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRont Tyre Presures Seem Low

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Indicator Lamp Switch Loose

N/S/F Lower Ball Joint Gaitor Split

Oil Leaks

Play In Top Steering Coloum

Rear & Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Corroding

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Steel Brake Pipes By Compensator Corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2006 69,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 23 Nov 2006 69,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 22 Nov 2006 69,713 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

no oil (dtop25)

offside rear tyre has cracks

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel filter hose worn

Fail 25 Nov 2005 64,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N996 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N996 GPP, 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 N996 GPP registered?

N996 GPP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N996 GPP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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