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N705 KVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN705 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,493 miles

rear diff/banjo leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2011 78,522 miles

front and rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 26 Feb 2011 78,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,473 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 75,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 74,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,686 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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N705 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc 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 N705 KVS, 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 N705 KVS registered?

N705 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N705 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N705 KVS 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.

Does N705 KVS have outstanding finance?

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