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N63 WUX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,815 mi
Last recorded115,815 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 WUX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 115,815 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 115,811 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 106,127 miles

exhaust noise/rattle suspect baffle breaking up in silencer

rear tyres at limits of wear in centres

some general underbody corrosion

some oil leaks present

Pass 7 Apr 2010 100,736 miles

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear and front chassis are rusty

Rear fuel pipes are rusty.

Front cross member and boby mounts are rusty.

Offside screen wash low out put.

Road wheel tyres are close to wear bars at centers of treads,

Steel brake pipes at axle are slightly loose.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,707 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes at rear getting rusty

rear o/s light lens broken

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,662 miles

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Offside rear reflector damaged.

Oil loss at engine.

Play at steering. Play at top of column.

Rear body chassis shows signs of rusting

Rear steel brake pipes above chassis are rusty.

Rub marks at eindscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,508 miles

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front to rear b/pipes at O/S/R above crossmember/shocker mount getting corroded and front to rear fuel pipes also

Front to rear chassis areas and crossmembers getting abit corrodd and at body mount areas

Small crack at screen

Pass 24 Mar 2006 72,042 miles

Fuel pipes rusty.

Rear steel brake pipes rusty.

Slight play at nearside front hub

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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N63 WUX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N63 WUX, 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 N63 WUX registered?

N63 WUX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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