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N590 YJA

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,455 mi
Last recorded224,455 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 YJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 224,455 miles

windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2010 224,485 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2009 210,198 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 191,430 miles

n/s/aidle arm bush

Pass 15 Feb 2007 172,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 172,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 162,765 miles

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

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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N590 YJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N590 YJA, 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 N590 YJA registered?

N590 YJA is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N590 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N590 YJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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