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VDZ 6886

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,717 mi
Last recorded166,717 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDZ 6886
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 166,717 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 166,717 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 150,502 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 133,089 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 133,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 122,122 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 122,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 114,045 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 114,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 102,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 102,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,031 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 91,031 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VDZ 6886 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VDZ 6886, 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 VDZ 6886 registered?

VDZ 6886 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is VDZ 6886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDZ 6886 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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