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N495 GOW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 GOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2007 96,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 91,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps loose in mountings

chassis rails corroded in places

exhaust middle box mounting broken

front and rear suspension components corroded in places

front brake pads appear low

fuel pipes corroded

nsf indicator loose in mounting

oil leak

rear loading door,opperation stiff and awkward

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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N495 GOW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N495 GOW, 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 N495 GOW registered?

N495 GOW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N495 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 GOW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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