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N573 UEC

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,947 mi
Last recorded81,947 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN573 UEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 81,947 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

chassis corroded

damaged to nearside rear of vehicle

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded across axle

slight play in steering links

Fail 12 May 2017 81,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure engine bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple exhaust leaks (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

chassis corroded

damaged to nearside rear of vehicle

fuel pipes front to rear badly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded across axle

slight play in steering links

Pass 11 May 2016 76,341 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,244 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,708 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,587 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,082 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front reg plate cracked

rear diff leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,140 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 64,626 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 64,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

window tints

Fail 15 Jul 2008 60,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

window tints

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,973 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 55,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 51,149 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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N573 UEC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N573 UEC, 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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N573 UEC is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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