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N170 CUK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 CUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,768 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 151,685 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 141,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 141,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 132,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 124,805 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 124,805 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N170 CUK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N170 CUK, 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 N170 CUK registered?

N170 CUK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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