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N544 FWP

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN544 FWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 92,517 miles

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

o/s rear hub seal leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2009 90,384 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 90,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 87,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 87,640 miles

Chassis corroding

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2007 83,705 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 83,705 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,675 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 77,675 miles

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

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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N544 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N544 FWP, 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 N544 FWP registered?

N544 FWP is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N544 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N544 FWP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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