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N577 DTS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,388 mi
Last recorded114,388 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 DTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 114,388 miles

Front outer cv boots badly cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 114,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front outer cv boots badly cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 99,560 miles

brakepipe to front offside flexi corroding (under bonnet)

slight play steering column top

Pass 28 Jun 2006 93,478 miles

brakepipes under bonnet at o/s poor condition corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2005 88,050 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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N577 DTS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N577 DTS, 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 N577 DTS registered?

N577 DTS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N577 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N577 DTS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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