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N596 YUY

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,051 mi
Last recorded154,051 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 YUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 154,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 151,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 147,993 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 147,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 144,366 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 140,861 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 124,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 131,591 miles

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

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

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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N596 YUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 N596 YUY, 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 N596 YUY registered?

N596 YUY is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N596 YUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 YUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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