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N103 BKJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 141,056 miles

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

Oil leak

battery charge light on

n\s\r lamp cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2012 141,056 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

battery charge light on

n\s\r lamp cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2011 133,949 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 133,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 123,545 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 123,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 108,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 104,256 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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N103 BKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N103 BKJ, 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 N103 BKJ registered?

N103 BKJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N103 BKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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