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N4 FKU

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,733 mi
Last recorded90,733 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 FKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,733 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 90,550 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 90,333 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 90,021 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,020 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 87,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 86,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,511 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 83,274 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs scored

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 81,835 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 81,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 80,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,725 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 78,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2007 73,735 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,815 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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N4 FKU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N4 FKU, 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 N4 FKU registered?

N4 FKU is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N4 FKU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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