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N996 XTO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 XTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,750 miles

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to fuel pipes

Corosion to offside main brake pipe at rear

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

Slight play in steering components

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,573 miles

fuel pipes are rusted

power steering pipes are rusted

Fail 27 Jan 2009 85,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel pipes are rusted

power steering pipes are rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,735 miles

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

surface rust evident on chassis and components

Pass 25 Jan 2007 74,227 miles

both washer jets partially blocked

oil leaks on engine/gearbox

Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,238 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

HANDBRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

O/S SIDEMARKER INOP

O/S WIPERBLADE SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

REAR WIPERBLADE SPLIT

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 XTO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N996 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

N996 XTO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N996 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 XTO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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