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N585 NGK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,958 mi
Last recorded126,958 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 NGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 126,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 188,387 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s hand brake cable in poor condition

temp gauge not working

Fail 12 Sep 2012 188,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s hand brake cable in poor condition

temp gauge not working

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 108,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 105,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 102,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 100,008 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 100,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 97,215 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 97,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N585 NGK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N585 NGK, 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 N585 NGK registered?

N585 NGK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N585 NGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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