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N778 AKV

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,760 mi
Last recorded118,760 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 AKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chasis corroded

fuel tank to cradle securing straps corroded and broken but tank secure in cradle

n/s/f flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

n/side door mirror distorting view to rear

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,760 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

chasis corroded

fuel tank to cradle securing straps corroded and broken but tank secure in cradle

n/s/f flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded

n/side door mirror distorting view to rear

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 102,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 95,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,123 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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N778 AKV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N778 AKV, 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 N778 AKV registered?

N778 AKV is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N778 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N778 AKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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