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N177 ARJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,181 mi
Last recorded109,181 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 ARJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 109,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise condition of offside brake disc

advise fuel tank carrier condition

Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 102,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,295 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 97,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 86,006 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,451 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 64,051 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 53,855 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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N177 ARJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N177 ARJ, 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 N177 ARJ registered?

N177 ARJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N177 ARJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N177 ARJ 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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