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N246 LGF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 LGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 135,521 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 135,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 133,472 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 133,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 129,632 miles

Oil leak

nearside parking brake cable deteriated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 125,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside handbrake cable corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 125,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant system overheating

nearside handbrake cable corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,703 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer step boards corroded

nearside rear outer parking brake cable deteriorating

offside rear brake caliper hose slightly twisted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 116,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,618 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear parking brake cable deteriorating

Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,138 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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N246 LGF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N246 LGF, 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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N246 LGF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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