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N554 LWT

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,878 mi
Last recorded90,878 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 LWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 87,835 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,009 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,055 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 71,918 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,030 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,631 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,631 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,945 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,015 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,768 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 46,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 43,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake fluid light flashes when pedal pumped , level just above min level on reservoir

exhaust centre box mounting starting to fail still supporting system

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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N554 LWT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N554 LWT, 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 N554 LWT registered?

N554 LWT is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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