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N718 KVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,995 mi
Last recorded78,995 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,995 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,666 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate started to defuse

rad leaking n/s front top

side steps corroded weak

Fail 8 Nov 2010 74,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate started to defuse

rad leaking n/s front top

side steps corroded weak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,977 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,104 miles

1.Steering Idler Squeak.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,698 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

vacum pipe in engine bay leaking

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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N718 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 N718 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 N718 KVS registered?

N718 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N718 KVS safe to buy?

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