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N530 CAK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,980 mi
Last recorded97,980 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 CAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,980 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 95,047 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,026 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,582 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,208 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,318 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 64,010 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 61,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,665 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,580 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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N530 CAK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N530 CAK, 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 N530 CAK registered?

N530 CAK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N530 CAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 CAK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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