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N525 JFR

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN525 JFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,415 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 83,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 77,808 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust mid section mounting worn

Fuel pipes corroded

Drivers wiper blade worn

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Play in steering box

Slight exhaust leak, poosibly above exhaust 2nd mid box

Fail 10 Jan 2008 77,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers wiper blade worn

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust mid section mounting worn

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Play in steering box

Slight exhaust leak, poosibly above exhaust 2nd mid box

Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,283 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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N525 JFR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N525 JFR, 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 N525 JFR registered?

N525 JFR is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N525 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N525 JFR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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