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N661 KPW

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,428 mi
Last recorded164,428 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN661 KPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,428 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 160,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 160,240 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 154,620 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 149,165 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 149,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE ALL FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION.

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE NOT SECURE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT BRKES HOSE NOT SECURE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR STEP CORRODED AND HOLED,MAY FAIL NEXT MOT TEST DUE TO CORROSION.NOT INSECURE.

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

OIL LEAK.

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 140,462 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 133,379 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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N661 KPW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N661 KPW, 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 N661 KPW registered?

N661 KPW is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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