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N516 EWD

1996 Vauxhall Fronter

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,545 mi
Last recorded114,545 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Fronter96,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 EWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 114,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 111,775 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 111,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 111,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 111,488 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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N516 EWD is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 96,718 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N516 EWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N516 EWD registered?

N516 EWD is a 1996 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N516 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N516 EWD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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