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N227 GKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,280 mi
Last recorded111,280 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 GKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,280 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 107,925 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 107,909 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,168 miles

Centre Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 96,499 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2009 90,861 miles

chip in screen

n/s mirror broken

o/s/r sill borderline

rear number plate

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,188 miles

chip in screen

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,707 miles

brake fluid level

chip in screen

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes borderline

n/s door mirror

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 20 Jan 2006 71,481 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes to load valve

n/s mirror broken

weart on front brake discs

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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N227 GKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N227 GKX, 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 N227 GKX registered?

N227 GKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N227 GKX safe to buy?

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