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N587 KAF

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 KAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,208 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 110,207 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,894 miles

rear seats folded away

Fail 1 Aug 2016 109,893 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear seats folded away

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,059 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 109,058 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,851 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 102,732 miles

rear seats not fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,692 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2011 99,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,133 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,132 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 84,365 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 84,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 80,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,648 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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N587 KAF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N587 KAF, 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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N587 KAF is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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