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N189 KUD

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,403 mi
Last recorded120,403 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 KUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 120,403 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 120,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 120,020 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,770 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 110,682 miles

Nearside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 102,698 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,460 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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N189 KUD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N189 KUD, 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 N189 KUD registered?

N189 KUD is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 1996.

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