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N566 REC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,442 mi
Last recorded176,442 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 REC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 176,442 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 165,649 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 155,960 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 152,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 152,117 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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N566 REC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N566 REC, 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 N566 REC registered?

N566 REC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N566 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N566 REC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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