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N782 KVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,258 mi
Last recorded126,258 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 126,258 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,497 miles

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

footbrake pedal spongy

Pass 15 Sep 2012 120,205 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside lower ball joint boot spliting

Fail 21 Sep 2011 116,936 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes slight unbalance

Pass 21 Sep 2011 116,936 miles

front brakes slight unbalance

Pass 17 Sep 2010 113,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 109,009 miles

brakes requires adjustment

steering box requires adjustment

Pass 27 Aug 2008 104,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 98,512 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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N782 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N782 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 N782 KVS registered?

N782 KVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N782 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N782 KVS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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