1996 Vauxhall Frontera 2.8L Diesel · BNZ 8636
1996 Vauxhall Frontera (2.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 139,059 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL FRONTERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2771cc
BNZ 8636 Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2016
- 139,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BNZ 8636 Mileage History
- 03/01/2012123,871 mi
- 04/01/2012123,871 mi
- 29/12/2012128,729 mi+4,858 mi
- 27/01/2014133,455 mi+4,726 mi
- 24/01/2015137,080 mi+3,625 mi
- 30/01/2016139,059 mi+1,979 mi
Average of roughly 3,728 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
BNZ 8636 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Frontera (BNZ 8636) between January 2012 and January 2016.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt e”.
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