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N181 HMB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 HMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 68,052 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SIDE STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury SIDE STEP (6.2.1 (a) (i))

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Offside Front SPOT LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT INOP

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,756 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS CORRODED AND INSECURE

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF TRANSFER BOX OUTPUT SHAFT

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,355 miles

Cab steps insecure BOTH CORRODED (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,400 miles

Both side steps starting to rust on mounting bars

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,295 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,900 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,900 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 64,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,508 miles

both steps corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,984 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 60,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,004 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f indicator has bolt missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 49,961 miles

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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N181 HMB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N181 HMB, 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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N181 HMB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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