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N473 WGR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 WGR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2009 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 111,295 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres treads slightly torn

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2007 101,894 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads splitting

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,527 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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N473 WGR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N473 WGR, 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 N473 WGR registered?

N473 WGR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N473 WGR safe to buy?

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