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N480 KGV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,803 mi
Last recorded109,803 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 KGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,373 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,337 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,269 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 7,214 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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N480 KGV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N480 KGV, 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 N480 KGV registered?

N480 KGV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N480 KGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 KGV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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