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N242 EKB

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,856 mi
Last recorded149,856 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 EKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 147,637 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,053 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 132,176 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 117,738 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 103,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 101,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 93,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 85,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 76,182 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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N242 EKB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N242 EKB, 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 N242 EKB registered?

N242 EKB is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N242 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 EKB shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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