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N656 CMK

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,802 mi
Last recorded99,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 CMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,802 miles

Unable to fully examine Brake pipes partially covered in grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2010 99,571 miles

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

Unable to fully examine brake pipes covered in grease

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 95,115 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease unable to fully inspect

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 91,070 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 May 2007 86,421 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 86,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 83,327 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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N656 CMK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 N656 CMK, 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 N656 CMK registered?

N656 CMK is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N656 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N656 CMK 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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