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N517 YTO

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,203 mi
Last recorded125,203 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 YTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,203 miles

n/side steering idler has play (on mot limit)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 125,201 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 118,625 miles

brake pedal has long travel when vehicle is stationary although when vehicle is being driven brake travel and performance is satisfactory.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 118,625 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N517 YTO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N517 YTO, 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 N517 YTO registered?

N517 YTO is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N517 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 YTO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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