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BNZ 1501

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Purple Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,005 mi
Last recorded138,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 1501
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 138,005 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 125,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 125,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,038 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 107,034 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Outer Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,966 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 89,966 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 79,347 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 79,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 69,968 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,968 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BNZ 1501 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BNZ 1501, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 1501 registered?

BNZ 1501 is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BNZ 1501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 1501 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 1501 have outstanding finance?

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