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N151 KGS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,265 mi
Last recorded159,265 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 KGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 159,265 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,637 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 152,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 144,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 142,432 miles

advise length of travel on brake pedal

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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N151 KGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N151 KGS, 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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N151 KGS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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