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N510 ACX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,911 mi
Last recorded160,911 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN510 ACX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 160,911 miles

both outer sills holed and corroded not in prescribed area

corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2012 156,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 153,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 149,746 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 149,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 145,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake pipes covered in grease- unable to fully check

Pass 9 Jun 2008 144,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 139,211 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 127,591 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust and brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2005 108,862 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 108,862 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N510 ACX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N510 ACX, 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 N510 ACX registered?

N510 ACX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N510 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N510 ACX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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