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N283 LKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,503 mi
Last recorded129,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 LKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 129,503 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 129,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 125,301 miles

Oil leak

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2009 118,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,617 miles

front seat belts stiff to release when under tension

movement in steering column top mounting - requires further attention

slight exhaust leak / noise

Fail 6 Feb 2008 109,290 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front seat belts stiff to release when under tension

movement in steering column top mounting - requires further attention

slight exhaust leak / noise

Pass 5 Feb 2007 102,317 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 102,317 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,616 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 95,616 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N283 LKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N283 LKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N283 LKX registered?

N283 LKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N283 LKX safe to buy?

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