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N202 FWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,490 mi
Last recorded94,490 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 FWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,490 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 95,490 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,578 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 88,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,111 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEERL BEARINGS

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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N202 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,771cc diesel 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 N202 FWP, 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 N202 FWP registered?

N202 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N202 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 FWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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