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N484 PYF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,161 mi
Last recorded157,161 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 PYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 157,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

a creaking noise is evident from nearside front.This indicates a dry joint in the steering or suspension although no excessive play was found at time of test.

rear bumper corners damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2008 157,155 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

auxilliary drive belts slack

offside front door hinge badly worn

rear bumper corners damaged

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2006 146,362 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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N484 PYF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N484 PYF, 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 N484 PYF registered?

N484 PYF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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