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N373 KCW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Bronze Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,056 mi
Last recorded138,056 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN373 KCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 138,056 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f seat is slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis prescribed areas and components have corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms corroded

o/s/f seat is stiff to move forward

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

tow bar prescribed area and components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 138,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f seat is slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis prescribed areas and components have corrosion

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms corroded

o/s/f seat is stiff to move forward

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

tow bar prescribed area and components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 134,862 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 134,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 130,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 125,320 miles

steering squeak o/s/front no stiffnes or play evident.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering squeak o/s/front no stiffnes or play evident.

Fail 6 Aug 2007 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 98,404 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 98,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

previously failed brake pipes represented covered in grease.

Fail 14 Jul 2006 98,203 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N373 KCW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Bronze with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N373 KCW, 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 N373 KCW registered?

N373 KCW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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