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N403 GLG

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 GLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,313 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 59,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2016 58,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,498 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,488 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,292 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,180 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,049 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,589 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,604 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,533 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N403 GLG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N403 GLG, 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 N403 GLG registered?

N403 GLG is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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